caring responsibilities
Centre 33 provides support for young carers and young adult carers up to the age of 25 who live in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
A young carer is someone who provides regular care for a family member or friend who is ill, disabled, has a mental health condition, or struggles with substance use.
centre 33 and caring responsibilities
Being a young carer or young adult carer can be a challenging and lonely experience. Young carers provide unpaid care for a family member with an illness, disability, mental health condition, or addiction, often facing unique struggles.
The responsibilities can sometimes feel overwhelming, leading to feelings of isolation and stress. Seeking support is important, as it provides an opportunity to share your feelings and experiences with others who understand what you’re going through.
With the right support, you can find ways to manage your caring role while also making time for your own needs and interests.
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU
YOUNG ADULT CARERS
We understand your caring responsibilities don't stop when you turn 18. We support young adult carers aged up to 25.
YOUNG CARERS VOICES
Want to influence decision makers? Our Young Carers Voices Project gives young carers the chance to have their voices heard. Find out more.
CONFIDENTIALITY
At Centre 33 all our services are confidential. That means we will not tell anyone, without your permission, that you are in contact with us or what you tell us.
For young carers it can be beneficial for your parents and school to be aware that you are receiving support from Centre 33, however if you are 13 or over, we will always discuss this with you first.
That would only change if we thought you or someone else was at risk of serious harm. If we did have to talk to someone else to help keep you safe, we would always try to talk to you about that first.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
personalised TO YOU
We will listen to you and offer someone to talk to, without judgement, to understand how you feel about caring. Our friendly team will meet with you to work together on a plan that supports you in your caring role, known as a Young Carers Needs Assessment.
flexible options
We can meet at your home, school, or in one of our hubs. Online meetings are also available if that feels better for you – you decide.
community and activities
We offer one-to-one and group support, providing someone to talk to and the opportunity to meet other young people in similar situations, as well as support for transitions to secondary school or other stages of adulthood.
HOW to
CONTACT US
Get in touch by phone, text or WhatsApp us - find our contact details below.
You can also email youngcarers@centre33.org.uk for young carers (under 18) or yac@centre33.org.uk for young adult carers (aged 16-25).
You can also visit one of our drop-in sessions and tell us you are a young carer or young adult carer.
how do i refer a young carer?
Use our form to refer a young carer or young adult carer for support.
life with a caring role
Lily: A Young Adult Carer's Story
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.
more about caring
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.
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.
Young Adult Carers
Being a carer doesn’t stop when you turn 18. If you’re a young adult juggling caring responsibilities with work, study, or life changes, we’re here to help.
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.
Make a referral
Make a referral for a young carer to give them the support they need to cope with their caring responsibilities.