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Young Carers

We’re proud to launch Bridgit for Young Carers, the AI platform that provides support and Advice 24/7 for young carers. Bridgit offers young carers personalised advice, access to services and events in your local area. It is your go-to for guidance and support, all in one place.

Ask Bridgit 

A Young Carer is a child or young person, between the ages of 5 and 17, who carers for family member(s) with a long term illness or disability. They may have responsibilities in any (or all) of the following areas:

Home Responsibilities

Young Carers may help with cooking, housework, shopping and other household tasks that support the person they care for.

Personal Care

They might assist with mobility, getting dressed, managing medications, or caring for younger (or older) siblings 

Emotional Support

Even without physical responsibilities, Young Carers often worry about and provide emotional support to family members

Make a Referral for a Young Carer


You are not alone

We know that Young Carers can feel very different from their friends. You may feel

  • embarrassed,
  • upset,
  • scared,
  • sad,
  • tired,
  • guilty

or sometimes:

  • strong and confident.

These feelings are all completely normal, and we're here to help.

Click into the boxes below to see how we could help.

Bridgit for Young Carers

Bridgit for Young Carers

Meet Bridigt - our Online Carer Support Centre for Young Carers. She is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Read more

Published: 19th November, 2025

Updated: 27th April, 2026

Author: Louise Peerless

Young Carer Impact of Caring

Click here to read how a caring role can affect a Young Carer Read more

Published: 5th October, 2025

Updated: 18th December, 2025

Author: Louise Peerless

Young Carer Types of Caring Responsibilities

Read about the types of responsibilities a Young Carer tends to have Read more

Published: 4th October, 2025

Updated: 6th October, 2025

Author: Louise Peerless

Schools Resource Pack to support Young Carers

Click into this section to find out what is in our Resource Pack for Schools and request a copy Read more

Published: 3rd October, 2025

Updated: 23rd December, 2025

Author: Louise Peerless

How we Support Young Carers

Look on this page to see what support we can provide to Young Carers when they are registered with us. Read more

Published: 2nd October, 2025

Updated: 18th December, 2025

Author: Louise Peerless

Young Carer Assessments

Click here to find out what happens when we do a Young Carers assessment Read more

Published: 1st October, 2025

Updated: 18th December, 2025

Author: Louise Peerless

Young Carer FAQs

Read more

Published: 30th September, 2025

Updated: 6th October, 2025

Author: Claudiu Cioc

National support for Young Carers

Look here to find out more about national services for Young Carers and Young People Read more

Published: 29th September, 2025

Updated: 11th March, 2026

Author:

Local Support for Young Carers

Click here to find out more about local services for Young Carers and Young People Read more

Published: 27th September, 2025

Updated: 11th March, 2026

Author:

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