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There’s still time to share views on services for young carers

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We are asking young carers, their families and schools to share their views on services which support children and young people who care for a family member. We want to hear from all children and young people who help to look after a family member day-to-day, to help them get the support they need.

Young carers are children and young people under 18 who help to look after someone in their family who has a long-term medical condition, disability, mental health condition or problem with drugs and alcohol.

There are four surveys aimed at:

The purpose of the surveys is to find out how helpful young carers are finding these services and to learn what other support they may find beneficial. The feedback provided will help to shape future services and support across the county.

The county council helps to fund and promote a range of services to support young carers through Gloucestershire Young Carers including assessment and support planning, one to one support and county wide respite support groups, as well as trips and activities where young carers can enjoy time away with other young people who share similar family circumstances.

There are currently over 1,100 young people who are registered and receiving support from Gloucestershire Young Carers, and it is estimated that there are approximately 7000 young carers in Gloucestershire, many of whom may not realise that they would be classed as a carer.

The surveys close on 31 October 2024. Please help us by completing the survey and sharing it with others.

We know that children and young people often don’t recognise their caring role, if this article has helped you identify a young carer, please encourage them to get in touch with Gloucestershire Young Carers on 01452 733060 or visit www.glosyoungcarers.org.uk/contact-us