If you are a young carer aged under 18 it's important that you get the support you need.
The support available means that young carers:
Local trusts should make sure that the education, development and general well-being of young carers is not affected by caring responsibilities.
A young person who cares for someone may be entitled to an assessment. Your local trust has a responsibility to make sure a young carer's well-being is looked after and that they receive necessary support. The local trust should also make sure that a young person does not get trapped in a role as a carer.
Services including information, respite and individual support for young carers in Northern Ireland are available from Action for Children (telephone 028 9046 0500) and Barnardo's (telephone the Young Carer's Service on 028 7963 4402).
Caring for someone