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Young Carers Service

Young Carers are children or young people under 18 who look after someone in their family who has an illness, a disability, a mental health problem or a substance misuse problem. They may be taking on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that an adult would normally do.

Carmarthenshire Young Carers Service supports young people, aged up to 18, who are caring for a parent, or sometimes a sibling,  whentheir caring role affects their education, social life or emotional health

Carmarthenshire Young Carers Service provides  one-to-one support as well as group activities and advocacy. They can work with parents around good school attendance and support families to overcome any barriers which prevent school attendance.

Tel: 01554 742630
Text: 07970 827773
Email: youngcarersservice@carmarthenshire.gov.uk

What is a Young Carer?

The staff at the office dealing with emails and phone calls are very prompt in answering questions and getting back in touch. I'm very impressed by their work ethic and how kind they are to speak to. I whole heartily thank you very much for your support so far.
Posted by Parent, from Carmarthenshire
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