What is a young carer?

Do you have family members that depend on you for help to get them up and dressed, go shopping, do the housework or look after brothers and sisters? Do you keep an eye on medication and have to be strong for them when they are struggling?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, did you know YOU could get help and support too? Wakefield Council and partners have a duty to assess how much care you are doing and provide support to young carers if needed.

Am I a young carer? Take the quiz – Sidekick by Action for Children