What is a Young Adult Carer?
A Young Adult Carer is someone aged 16 – 25 who helps support someone in their family, or household who is disabled, mentally or physically ill, has a long term serious illness or has a substance misuse problem.
Surprising facts
- Young Adult Carers are a vulnerable Group.
- There is a duty of care to identify and support Young Adult carers.
- 1 in 5 College students are young adult carers.
Support in College
- Dedicated support worker (Tracey Hayden – [email protected])
- One-to-one support
- Help with student Finance
- Drop-in and group support
- Specialist drop in sessions from external young adult carer charities
For information on local Young Adult Carers Support:
Solihull Carers
Spurgeons
Young Carers Coventry
Warwickshire Young Carers
Please also see our Young Carers Policy.