Other Support
Their may be other things going on in your life, as well as being a carer, you can talk to us about those too. If you don’t feel ready to though, you might find that some of the websites and helpline details below are worth a look.
If you can’t find what you’re looking for, then just get in touch and we’ll do our best to help.
Young Carers website
This site gives you the chance to talk to young carers around the UK. You might find this useful if you don’t feel ready to speak to an adult about being a carer yet. Web: www.youngcarers.net
Looking after yourself
Young Minds has information about mental health conditions and how to look after your own emotional well-being. It has special areas for children and young people, so it’s as easy as possible to understand
Sex & Relationships
Your sexual health is just as important as looking after yourself in other ways
For sexual health, relationship and contraception advice and where to get help locally go to
Web: www.brook.org.uk
Eating disorders
Loads of useful information about eating disorders, whether you’re looking for yourself, a friend or caring for someone with an eating disorder, this site has it. It has a special young people’s section too, and hosts weekly live chats.
Web: www.b-eat.co.uk
Tel: Youthline on 0845 6347650
Drink & drugs
Free confidential advice, information and help about drugs. Open 24 hours a day. They can put you in touch with local drug services and send out free information.
Web: www.talktofrank.com
Tel: 0800 776600
Domestic abuse
Some people live in families where there is domestic abuse. Domestic abuse is where one adult makes other people in the family do what they want them to do by hurting or bullying them.
This doesn’t just happen in adult relationships; it can happen in young people’s relationships too. For more information about what to do, have a look at
Web: www.thehideout.org.uk
Tel: Childline on 0800 11 11
Connexions
Connexions offers confidential advice and support for 13-19 year olds. Can help with jobs, health, training and more.
