Young carers and young adult carers

Overview Caring for yourself while being a young carer Getting help and support as a young carer Financial support Advice Taking a break From young carer to adult carer Further information

Taking a break

It’s important that young carers get a break from caring responsibilities. Social services should be able to organise a break for you.

If you care for a brother or sister but are not the ‘main’ carer it’s still important for you to have time away from caring. You can find out more about taking a break from caring by visiting:

• your young carer service
• The Time to Live programme
• Shared Care Scotland

The Scottish young carers festival

The Scottish Young Carers Festival takes place every year. It will:

• give you a break from your caring role
• help you meet other young carers
• have activities to take part in
• speak with decision makers about your role

To take part in festival you need to be with an adult such as a:

• young carer worker
• youth worker
• teacher
• social worker