Young Carers

A young carer is a child under 18 who regularly helps to look after a family member or friend who is disabled, ill, has a mental health condition or an additional problem.

Children may engage in:

• practical tasks (cooking, housework and shopping);
• physical care (lifting or helping someone to use the stairs);
• personal care (dressing, washing, helping with toilet needs);
• managing the family budget (collecting benefits and prescriptions);
• managing medication;
• looking after younger siblings;
• helping someone communicate.

Parkfield can support young carers. If you, or a family member, needs support please contact Angela Schofield or Larrissa Gordon on 0121 464 1131.

All contact will be treated in the strictest confidence.