Am I a young carer?

A young carer is someone:

• Under the age of 18
• Who looks after a family member or a friend struggling with an illness, a disability, a mental health issue or an addiction.

Quiz: Am I a young carer?

The quiz is 100% anonymous. We won’t be able to link your answers to you.

You could be looking after:

• A parent or a caregiver
• A brother or sister
• Another family member, like a cousin, a grandparent or an aunt/uncle
• A friend
• A girlfriend, boyfriend or significant other

That person could have:

• An illness or a chronic condition
• A physical disability
• A learning disability
• Poor mental health
• An alcohol or drug use problem

If you are a young carer, you may be:

• Doing a lot around the house, like cleaning, cooking, washing the dishes or clothes.
• Helping to run errands, like food shopping or organising appointments.
• Helping someone with their personal care, like dressing/undressing,
  washing and using the bathroom, giving them medicine, etc.
• Supporting someone emotionally, keeping them company, keeping an eye
  on them, etc.
• Looking after a younger or older sibling, like cooking for them, helping
  them dress, taking them to school.
• Helping with the family’s finances, like bills, benefits or banking.