2. Who is a Young Carer?

3. A Young Carer is…
A young person aged 8-17 yrs old with caring responsibilities for:
Parents
Relatives
Siblings
This may include:
Physical/Learning disability
Mental health issues
Long-term health care needs
HIV & Drugs and/or Alcohol Misuse

4. 56% of them are Girls 44% of them are Boys
There are almost 200,000 young carers in the UK
56% of them are Girls 44% of them are Boys

5. THE AVERAGE AGE OF YOUNG CARERS IS JUST 12 YEARS OLD

6. Do you think that may be too young to have so much responsibility?

7. 12 years old and looking after Mom, dad, brother or sister.

8. What about Younger Carers? 7 or… 6 or… even 5 yrs old!

9. How would you cope with looking after someone?
Could you feed… bathe… and give medication?

10. by talking or feeling you have to be there
or maybe offer emotional Support
by talking or feeling you have to be there

11. A young carer does that everyday!

13. For more information on Young Carers
Please Contact:
Hammersmith & Fulham Carers Centre
Young Carers Team
182a Hammersmith Road
Hammersmith
London, W6 7DJ
Tel: /8019