Young Carers Darlington resources

Information, guidance and referral forms for children and young people, parents and carers, and professionals working with young carers.

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Who are young carers?  Young carers are in families where a child or young person in the home is providing care for someone who has a mental health or physical illness, disability or a difficulty with drugs or alcohol. But what is it like to take on such a big responsibility onto young shoulders? 

Watch now: What is a Young Carer?

Tips for young carers from young carers. Our Young Carers service staff work hard to empower and encourage the Young Carers they support. Here are some helpful tips when it comes to working effectively with Young Carers. 

Watch now: Young Carers- Tips for Young Carers

Professionals

Referral form 

Service leaflet for print

Darlington Young Carers share their expertise when it comes to the professionals who are working with young carers: Tips for professionals from young carers

 

 

 

Young Carers Darlington policies and processes

For all our policies and processes documents, see the Family Action Statements & policies page.

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