Help for young carers

The Teen Health 11-19 service will follow the Department of Health Supporting the health and wellbeing of young carers guidance and care pathway where appropriate. 

Teen Health and Student Support staff can: 

• tell you about where you can get help outside school 
• answer questions you may have about the illness or condition of the person you look after 
• check that you’re okay and coping with the situation 
• refer you for a carer’s assessment 

You can make your first appointment with the health and wellbeing officer or student support staff through: 

• the teacher or staff member you chose to speak to 
• going along to a drop-in clinic at your school 
• your doctor (GP) 
• a referral form which you can get from your head of year 
• your parent or guardian who can make an appointment for you through the school