We have lots of useful stuff here that can help you understand what caring for someone is all about and how you can get help and support.
Carer Stories
Celina is a young adult carer who looks after her mum who has cerebral palsy, fibromyalgia, agoraphobia, and some mental health issues.
Looking after someone can sometimes be tough. Doing other stuff like cooking, cleaning, shopping and looking out for someone you love might mean you don’t get to spend much time with friends and school holidays might be different than the ones your school friends enjoy.
We provide activities for young carers that include everything from family fun days out, cooking and first aid workshops, to rock climbing.
There are lots of ways your business or organisation can help us to support young carers. Find more information here https://carersupportwiltshire.co.uk/young-carers/activities/
Sign UpBeing a young carer can have a big impact on the things that are important to growing up
It can affect a young person’s health, social life and self-confidence.
Many young carers struggle to juggle their education and caring
39% of young carers said that nobody in their school was aware of their caring role.
26% have been bullied at school because of their caring role.
1 in 20 miss school because of their caring role.
Going out with friends and doing social stuff is hard
72% of young carers say they feel lonely during the school holidays