Derbyshire Young Carers

“­Derbyshire Young Carers Service provide support to Young Carers across the county (Not Derby City). 

Young Carers are children or young people aged 5 -17 years who provide care for one or more family members who have disabilities, long-term physical illnesses, mental health difficulties or who misuse drugs or alcohol. They may be taking on physical, personal, financial and/or emotional care.

A Young Adult Carer is someone aged between 17 and 25 who is responsible for the care of another person with a long term serious health condition or disability, mental health problem, alcohol or drug addiction”. 

For more information about the Young Carers service, click here 

For more information about the Young Adult Carers service, click here 

You can contact the service on: 01773 833833

By emailing youngcarers@derbyshirecarers.co.uk

Or by submitting a referral via the Young carers webform

Please note, anyone can make a referral including family members, however parental permission is needed for those under 18.