Advice, Information and Support for Young Carers

Practical help and advice for young carers

Young Carers Notts is a free and confidential service that supports young carers aged 5-17 who live in Nottinghamshire and the City of Nottingham to take a break and get practical advice and information about caring.

The service offers young carers a one-stop-shop for young carers to join group sessions, access short breaks, socialise with other young carers, take part in fun activities, and access advice support to help them in their care role.

We offer:

• Carers assessments
• Access to young carers ID cards
• Contingency planning and support
• Group based peer support
• Activities and social events
• Outreach and drop-in sessions

Professionals working with young people

Young Carers Notts also supports organisations and individuals working with young people to increase identification of young carers and promote the support available to them in the community.

The aim of the service is to improve young carers quality of life, including their physical and emotional health and wellbeing.

These groups include:

• Schools and colleges
• Education providers and youth services
• GPs and pharmacies
• Health professionals
• Social services
• Third sector organisations

Young Carers Notts is run in partnership with Nottinghamshire Carers Association. The service is funded by Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council in partnership with NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Make a referral

Young carers, parents, carers, and professionals can refer into the service. To make a referral please complete our online form by clicking here.

TuVida

TuVida supports unpaid carers and the people they care for. TuVida are a not-for-profit, charitable organisation working across the UK.

We provide one-to-one care and group support for adults and children at home and in the community. This support provides unpaid carers with a valuable break.

For more information about the advice, information and support that TuVida can provide please visit their website here.

Young Carers in Education

Young Carers ‘leads’ in Schools is a Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City Council initiative that helps equip schools to identify and continue to support young carers in their educational setting. Advice on how to support young carers in Education is available along with resources, themed assemblies, champion training, staff meetings and inset training.

This support is provided free of charge as it's commissioned by Nottinghamshire County Council and Nottingham City. 

For further information please visit the Nottingham Carers Association website or you can contact them by phone or email.

Tel: 01773 833 833

Email: [email protected]