Young Carer Stories

Some of our young carers have kindly shared their stories about caring, school, friendships and family

We aim to ensure that all young people referred to our service have the best possible chance at being able to access the same opportunities as their peers. We support them to build their confidence and resilience in their caring role.

Aaliyah's Story

Hi! My name is Aaliyah and I’m 11 years old. I live in a flat with just my mum and I help take care of her because she has something called fibromyalgia. That means she’s in pain a lot and gets really tired, even from doing small things like walking or standing for too long.

Ryan's story

Hey, I’m Ryan. I’m 17 and in my final year of school,
getting ready for my A-levels. It’s a stressful time for most people my age, but for me, it’s even more intense because I’m also a young carer for my mum.

Lily's story

Hi, I’m Lily and I’m 13 years old. I live with my mum, my little brother Max, and our cat, Whiskers. Max is 8 and he has cerebral palsy, which means he needs help with lots of things like getting dressed, moving around, and sometimes even eating.

Jake's story

Hi, I’m Jake. I’m 12 years old and I live with my dad near the sea. It’s just the two of us now, ever since my mum passed away a few years ago. My dad has something called multiple sclerosis (MS), which means his body doesn’t always do what he wants it to.

Meg's story

Hello!! My name is Meg, I’m 15 years old and I live in
the seaside town of Hastings. I’m the eldest of three children in my family, and for the past year, I’ve taken on the role of a young carer for my younger brother, who is 9 years old.

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Being a young carer can mean different things to different people. If you are under 18 and providing care, it's important to know that support is available. Find out how we can help.

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Government agrees to important change for young carers following Mental Health Bill

Following a campaign by Carers Trust and partners, we are delighted to share that the government has now passed amendments to the Mental Health Act Code of Practice to include added steps to identify children of parents living with ill mental health.

16th October 2025

Thank you Tesco shoppers!

Super shoppers help young carers take a break from their caring role.

Margate and Folkestone shoppers voted with their blue tokens and we came 2nd in each area.

5th August 2025

Today is the young carer focused day of Carers Week

As many as 1 in 5 children and young people are young carers in the UK. Find out more about how we support young carers and their families.

12th June 2025