• Childline has lots of great information for young carers and you can contact them if you want someone to talk to there and then. Click here

 

  • Counselling Directory helping you to understand counselling and find your nearest place for support   Click here

 

  • Alateen is for teenage relatives and friends of alcoholics. Alateen is part of Al-Anon.  Click here

 

  • Macmillan, providing information and support for families affected by Cancer… Click here

 

  • Mind, providing loads of helpful information about mental health and welbeing  Click here

 

  • YoungSibs do you have a brother or sister who is disabled, has special needs or a long term condition?  A great site for support, information and tips. The website is here

 

  • Dementia UK have released new resources to help children and young people understand how dementia might affect their relative Click here 

 

  • Young Minds, a site giving info and support about mental health and wellbeing in young people  Click here

 

  • National Autistic Society, providing services for families affected by Autism & Aspergers   Click here

 

  • Kooth is a new digital mental health support service. It gives young people easy access to an online community of peers and a team of experienced counsellors. No judgement. Check out their website here; Click Here

 

  • We know that we get a number of visits from Australian young carers looking for general information. The Australian government has therefore asked us to put a link to their Carer Gateway where these visitors can find specific help and advice Click here