Young carers

A Young Carer is a child under 18 who regularly helps to look after a family member or friend who is disabled, ill, has a mental health condition or addiction problem.

Children may engage in:

• Practical tasks (cooking, housework and shopping);
• Physical care (lifting or helping someone use the stairs);
• Personal care (dressing, washing, helping with toilet needs);
• Managing the family budget (collecting benefits and prescriptions);
• Managing medication;
• Looking after younger siblings; and,
• Helping someone communicate.

St James School supports its young carers. If you, or a family member, need support please contact your Young Carers School Operational Lead, Mrs Tracey Chamberlain, tjc@stjamesexeter.co.uk

All contact will be treated in the strictest confidence.