young carers
Centre 33 provides support for young carers who live in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
A young carer is someone aged up to 18 who provides regular care for a family member who is ill, disabled, has a mental health condition, or struggles with substance use.
YOUNG CARERS AND CENTRE 33
At Centre 33, we support young carers. Young carers are young people up to the age of 18 who provide care for a family member with an illness or disability, mental health condition or an addiction.
Their care responsibilities might include helping with daily tasks, providing emotional support or managing household duties.
As a young carer, have you ever:
• Felt lonely, left out and like nobody understands you?
• Been bullied or felt as though you don't fit in?
• Found school hard? Struggled to concentrate? Been unable to find the time or space to do homework? Been worried about moving schools?
• Worried about money and your household?
• Worried a lot? Felt stressed? Felt less confident?
You are not alone. At Centre 33, we're here to listen, support you and help you manage the difficulties of your caring responsibilities.
You can make a referral to get support for a young carer here.
how we help
young carers
We are here to listen, support and help you.
Our friendly team will meet with you to come up with a plan that supports you in your caring role - this is called a Young Carers Needs Assessment. It's designed to understand your role, how it affects you and what support you need. Together, we'll create a plan to make sure you feel supported. We can meet at home, in school, at one of our hubs or online - you decide.
If you are aged 16-18, we can offer a Transitions Assessment to help you plan for adulthood. It looks at how your role might change as you move through life. We'll explore what support is available and help you make informed choices.
We may also be able to offer 1:1 support or group support, where you can meet other young carers, share experiences, and build confidence.
You can find a list of support services for young carers here.
We're here to support young carers and their families. Get in touch by emailing youngcarers@centre33.org.uk or calling 0333 4141 809.
have a question?
Our Young Carers Advisory Board has created a useful list of FAQs about our support. You can find it our on FAQs page.
did you know?
your school can help
Ask your school if they have a Young Carers Champion – a dedicated staff member who supports young 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 carer, so they can offer the appropriate support.
THERE'S AN APP FOR YOUNG 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
As a young carer, you have legal rights. Learn more about your rights and how they can protect you.
WE GIVE YOUR VOICE A PLATFORM
We give you a chance to have your say through Young Carers Voices, a platform for you to share your experiences and influence change.
THERE IS HELP AVAILABLE
If you’re 13 or older, you can join one of our Centre 33 drop-in sessions for free, confidential support. Just let us know you’re a young carer when you arrive.
LIFE AS A YOUNG CARER
These videos - including some created by young carers - explore life as a young carer and how support helps.
Young carers: who are they?
More videos
Young carers: Bethan and Ashley
Make time for young carers
Young Carers Support App
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 INFORMATION 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.
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.
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.
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.
Refer a young carer
Make a referral for a young carer to give them the support they need to cope with their caring responsibilities.