Barnsley Young Carers

Barnsley Young Carers service is for young people under the age of 18 who care for a family member.  We know that caring for someone who may be unwell, disabled or using drugs or alcohol can have a big impact on your life.  It can be difficult to find time to do things for yourself, like spending time with your friends or keeping up to date with your school work.

How can we help?

  • 1 to 1 support
  • Group work
  • Information and advice
  • Activities
  • Opportunities to meet other young carers

Accessing the service

Referral guidelines

Referrals to the service can be made by:

  • A Young Carer
  • A Family member
  • Any professional supporting the child,
    young person or family

Who should be referred

We aim to help as many young carers as we can. We help them look after their loved ones and give them time to enjoy their childhoods. 

At our services across the UK we: 

  • organise outings and activities for young carers 
  • give young carers advice and emotional support through counselling sessions 
  • help the family get support from social services 
  • talk to a young carer’s school, so teachers understand their situation and can be supportive 
  • run drop-in centres where young carers can take a break, have fun, be a child – and meet other young carers 

Updated:  September 2024

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