Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer?: A Guide for Children, Family and Professionals

Meet Carly. Carly is a young person caring for her mother who has Multiple Sclerosis and depression.

Part of the bestselling Can I Tell You about... series, this book raises awareness about children who live with and care for parents or other relatives in the home.

Can I Tell You About Being a Young Carer? describes what young carers like Carly do and the practical and emotional impact caring can have on home and school life, both positive and negative. It also explains what support is available for young carers, including from family, friends and teachers as well as other professionals and online.

Carly's story will help young carers explore their worries and concerns, and help family and professionals support young carers.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1. Introducing Carly who is a young carer
2. The kinds of things I do as a young carer
3. Why do I care for my mum?
4. How does caring make me feel?
5. What are my worries and concerns as a young carer?
6. How does caring affect my relationships with my family and friends?
7. Caring can be good
8. What can I do to help myself?
9. What can others do to help me?

Useful resources, organisations and websites