Young carers can face serious caring responsibilities and are not always aware of where to go for help or even that they need it. In addition to Willows Young Carer, support is also available from the following.
Young Carer Net provide information and a supportive, online community of young carers, with discussion, advice from qualified youth workers.
web www.youngcarers.net
email youngcarers@carers.org
NHS Choices Direct give advice to young carers and have comprehensive information available on their website.
web www.nhs.uk/CarersDirect
Carers Direct 0808 802 0202 Mon to Fri 8am until 9pm, Sat and Sun 11am until 4pm
Childline offer confidential counselling and advice for young people wishing to speak about their problem
web www.childline.org.uk
tel 0800 1111
textphone 0800 400 222 if you are deaf or find using phone difficult
Connexions careers service young carers often leave school without career plans. Connexions offer advice and help on employment, training and further education.
web www.leedspathways.org.uk, www.getconnectednow.co.uk (West Yorkshire)
tel 0113 2262180
address Connexions Centre 1 Eastgate, Leeds LS2 7LY
For other pages in this section, useful web addresses, leaflets and contacts please follow the links on the right.
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