Our service is for adults who provide unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, illness, mental health condition, or who needs extra help as they grow older. It isn’t someone who volunteers or is employed to provide support.

What do we mean by carer?

The term carer can be confused with someone who provides care professionally e.g. a personal care assistant.  Most family carers just think of themselves as doing what any daughter, mother, brother, father, sister, friend or neighbour would and should do.  Caring is not always a choice and difficulties can go unrecognised with many carers struggling silently, not knowing what help is available to them.

What do we mean by unpaid?

Unpaid means providing care in a voluntary rather than professional or employed capacity.  You are still an unpaid carer even if you receive Carers Allowance or other carer related benefits.

Who can use the service?

We work with No Limits to provide the Young Carers Service for a smooth transition into the adult carer support service where needed.  Young Carers in Southampton is a project in partnership with Southampton Mencap for children and young people aged 8-18 years old whose lives are affected by caring for an unwell or disabled family member.  

Phone: 023 8022 4224

Email: [email protected]

Website page: https://nolimitshelp.org.uk/get-help/young-carers-in-southampton-2/

If you are a young carer who doesn't know who to contact please contact us and we can make the referral for you. There is plenty of support available to you and the first step is as easy as making contact with us.

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