Young Carers Services

A young carer is anyone who provides care, or intends to provide care and is aged under 18, or 18 and still in school. There is information and advice about support available to young carers who are looking after someone else in their family on the Young Scot young carer platform. 

They can also find information about the Carers (Scotland) Act and how to get in contact with their local young carers service on the Care Information Scotland website. Young carer services are independent charities that offer practical support, advice and information for you as a young carer in your local area.