Carer centres and services West Sussex Young Carers Family Service
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About
Young carers take on responsibilities at home because someone in their family is disabled or has been ill for a long time, experiences mental ill health, or has a problem linked to drugs or alcohol.
Lots of young people want to help and feel proud that they are lending a hand. But at the same time the impact of these responsibilities may cause difficulties at home, at school and elsewhere.
Our priorities are to make sure the young carer is safe and being looked after, to reduce the amount of caring a young person has to do if it is too much for them or it is not appropriate for them to be doing it, to help the young carer to get more support at school or college or university, to make sure that the young carer gets a regular break and time for friends and fun, and improve their life opportunities.
We check that the young carer is supported by other adults and professionals in their lives, we make sure that the young carer has someone to talk to when things are difficult and that the family are receiving all the support and/or financial benefits they are eligible for.
Sometimes it is hard to recognise a young carer – but does this sound like a child or young person you know? There are thousands of young carers in West Sussex.
Opening times
You can phone Monday to Friday. 9.00am – 5.00pm
Catchment area
West Sussex
Target group
Carers age 0-17, by referral only
Referral method
Parents, family members and professionals can refer to our service by phone or by email. Young Carers can refer themselves if they are old enough and confident enough do to so, but parental consent will be sought before services offered.
This information was supplied by Serco Global Services on 14 January 2025.