Caring can be isolating and affect your education and social life, so it is important to have the right support. It may help to tell your school that you are a young carer, so they can help you to keep up with your schoolwork while juggling caring.

• Specialist support: The Carers Trust and Barnardo’s provide specialist services for young carers across the UK

• Helpline: Sidekick is a confidential helpline for young carers.

• Meeting other young carers: Young Carers Festival is an opportunity to meet other young carers and have a great time.

• Your rights: You or your parents have the right to request a young carer’s assessment from your local council. Find your local council on GOV.UK. There is further information about your rights by The Children’s Society.