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young adult carers


Centre 33 provides support for young carers and young adult carers up to the age of 25 who live in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Young adult carers are young people aged 16 to 25 who care, unpaid, for a family member or partner with an illness or disability, mental health condition or an addiction. If you would like support, or to find out how we can help you, fill out the form below.

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YOUNG ADULT CARERS AND CENTRE 33

At Centre 33, we support young adult carers. If you are aged 16-25 and help care, unpaid, for a family member or partner with an illness, disability, mental health condition, or addiction, you don’t have to navigate your caring role alone.

We are pleased to launch our new Young Adult Carers Self-Referral Form to make it easier than ever to get in touch with our Young Adult Carers team.

Whether you’re looking for advice, one-to-one support, or simply want to find out what’s available, we are here to help. You can refer yourself here or reach out to us by email here: yac@centre33.org.uk

So, if you have ever:

• Felt isolated, or struggled to fit socialising in aroundyour caring responsibilities?

• Struggled with finding work, training or transitioninginto further education?

• Had difficulty claiming benefits or accessing Carer'sAllowance?

• Lacked confidence and found managing your mental health difficult?

• Considered the next stage of your life, potentially stepping away from your caring role?

You are not alone. At Centre 33, we're here to listen, support you and help you manage the challenges of your caring responsibilities.

If you are 18 and older, you can also contact Caring Together Charity and Making Space for support.

HOW TO GET SUPPORT

You can call, email, text, WhatsApp or visit one of our five drop-in hubs for support - just tell us you are a young adult carer. You can use our new form to self refer yourself or send our young adult carers team an email.

young adult carers

did you know?

your college can help

Ask your college if they have a Young Carers Champion – a dedicated staff member who supports young adult carers and acts as a link between students, families and Centre 33.

you can turn to your gp

Speak to your GP about being registered as a young adult carer, so they can offer the appropriate support.

there's aN APP FOR YOUNG ADULT CARERS

Download the Young Carers Support App for access to helpful information, advice, self-care resources, wellbeing tips and a directory of support services all in one place.

YOU HAVE LEGAL RIGHTS

THERE ARE PLACES TO go for help

You can contact Centre 33 for support, and there are many other services ready to help you.

WE OFFER FREE, CONFIDENTIAL HELP

If you’re 13 or older, join one of our Centre 33 drop-in sessions for free, confidential support. Just let us know you’re a young adult carer when you arrive.

The young adult carers team

Our young carers and young adult carers team are skilled practitioners with extensive experience of support of and advocacy for young people. They come from a variety of specialist backgrounds including social care, child protection, health and education.

"My project worker was absolutely amazing. She helped me understand and realise that caring was not who I was, but something i do."

YOUNG ADULT CARERS

LIFE AS A YOUNG ADULT CARER

In these videos, young adult carers share their stories to show the reality of life with caring responsibilities. If you've been supported by Centre 33, you can share your story here.

More videos

Lily: A Young Adult Carer's Story

Meet Lily, who shares her experience as a young adult carer. Discover how our support helped her navigate through challenges and find clarity in her future plans.

Holly Talks at the House of Commons

Young adult carer and Centre 33 volunteer Holly talks about the impact of our support.

Eloise: Finding Myself While Caring for Others

Meet Eloise, a young adult carer who balances her own health and future while supporting her parents.
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GET SUPPORT

NEED HELP?

You can self-refer by contacting us or coming along to one of our drop-ins. We encourage you to contact us at a time and in a way that works for you.

FURTHER INFORMATION THAT YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN

At Centre 33 we have been offering free and confidential information and support to young people for over 40 years. We support any young person up to the age of 25 with their mental health, caring responsibilities, housing, sexual health and more.

Support for young people

Young carers

If you’re under 18 and caring for someone, Centre 33 can support you. We offer advice, activities, and someone to talk to when you need it.

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Practical support

At Centre 33, we support young people with money, work, housing, benefits, sexual health, caring responsibilities, mental health, and more. You can drop in and talk to us about anything - no problem is too big or too small.

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Young Carers Voices

Your experiences as a young carer matter. Young Carers Voices is a space for young carers to share their views, influence change, and connect with others who understand.

Support for young people

Make a referral

Make a referral for a young carer to give them the support they need to cope with their caring responsibilities.