Carers

They offer training, support and most importantly a free carer's assessment. A Carer’s Assessment looks at the different ways that your caring role affects your life, we look at how you can carry on doing the things that are important to you.

Visit the Sefton Carers Centre website

Young Carers
 
Children and young people under the age of 18 who provide care to a family member who has a physical illness/disability, mental illness, sensory disability or problematic use of drugs or alcohol are classed as young carers. 

Young carers take on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult. They may be doing tasks like shopping, cooking or housework, or they may be feeding, toileting and bathing the person they care for. They may also be looking after siblings, giving medication, interpreting because of hearing, visual or speech impairment, or because English is not the first language.

They could also be providing emotional support for the person they care for, especially if the person has a mental health problem or substance addiction.

Young Carers can face multiple problems as a result of the impact of caring. They may experience social exclusion and bullying, problems in getting to school or getting there on time, homework and attainment difficulties, low self esteem and self-confidence, constant worry about the person they care for, as well as financial difficulties.

They can get support from the Carers Centre tailored towards young carers. 

All Age Carers Strategy Consultation

From Thursday 23rd November 2023 to Sunday 24th March 2024, we will be holding a consultation about our draft All Age Carers Strategy. We would like to hear from people who look after a family member, friend or loved one and have their help to shape the final strategy. 

The consultation is open to anyone aged five and above in a caring role. A carer is anyone who looks after someone who couldn't manage without their help.

Find out more on our dedicated webpage.