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Young Carers are children and young people up to age 25 who provide care and support for a family member, they have significant caring responsibility.
The person being cared for may be physically or mentally ill, frail or elderly, disabled, or misuse alcohol or drugs.
Young Carers may feel or become excluded from personal and social opportunities including their education. Giving young carers the right support at the right time can give them a better chance of succeeding in all areas of their lives.
Kernow Young Carers supports carers from the age of 4 to 25. This service is provided by Barnardos and further details can be found below.
If you are a young carer, young adult carer or you are supporting someone who you think may be a young carer you can;
Call the advice line 01736 756655 or complete a self referral form on the Young Carers website. The carers service will undertake an assessment of your needs and the support available to meet them.
The support offered aims to help you to feel supported, have good physical and emotional health, and enable you to access and achieve your potential in education and training.
Anyone who supports someone else with their health and wellbeing can talk to the Cornwall Carers Service. Further information on Cornwall Carers Service can be found below: