Young Carers Support Hub

Plymouth's Young Carers Support Hub provides useful information and links to help our young carers provide amazing support to their friends, family, and relatives.

If you're under 18 and looking after a family member or friend who is ill, disabled, or suffers from problematic substance use, get in touch to find out what kind of help you and your family can get.

To find out what help you can get, email Time4u@plymouth.gov.uk or call 07899 950 155.

A qualified youth worker from Plymouth City Council will be able to have a chat with you about how your caring role affects you and what support is available. They might talk to you about:

• your life and wellbeing
• your education, training or work
• activities you take part in or want to take part in
• your physical, mental and emotional health

If you're eligible for help, we'll agree with you on what support you need and how your needs will be met.

The Children's Society is commissioned by the council to provide Plymouth's Young Carers Service.

Young Adult Carers Service

The Young Adult Carers Service, run by Improving Lives Plymouth, supports unpaid carers aged between 18 and 25 and offers 1:1 support, monthly drop-ins, and a free monthly activity.

They run a friendly and supportive network that enables young adult carers to socialise with others in a similar situation, and this includes:

• Two drop-in sessions per month, refreshments and snacks provided
• One-to-one support, including carer assessments
• Free monthly activities
• Support with employability and education 

All our support and social events are free, but you do need to register with us.

Find out more about the Young Adult Carers Service