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Being a Young Carer

Being a carer can be tough, whatever age you are, but it can be especially tough when you are young as young carers can have the same amount of responsibility as an older carer, but what they do isn’t always recognised. In addition, young carers can experience problems at school – for example, they might find it difficult to find time time to do all their homework. Some young carers find it hard to join in with their friends and don’t have time to do some of the the fun things other young people might be doing. Indeed some young carers worry about the future or what will happen to their family, they might be worried about money or just have too much to cope with.

There are a number of young carers groups in South Wales where young carers can get together with people in a similar situation, get support or just get some advice over the phone.

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Links & Contact Details

Name: Carers Wales
Web: www.carerswales.org
Email: info@carerswales.org
Tel: 029 2081 1370
Info: Carers Wales works to improve services for carers. They also provide information and advice to carers about their rights and how to get support

Name: Children in Wales
Web: www.childreninwales.org.uk
Email: info@childreninwales.org.uk
Tel: 029 2034 2434
Info: Children in Wales develop Young Carers networks throughout Wales which provide support and friendship for young carers.

Name: Young Carers Net
Web: www.youngcarers.net
Email: infowales@carers.org
Tel: 029 2022 1788
Info: Young Carers Net is a website for young carers run by the Princess Royal Trust for Carers.

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