About Us

Ensuring Young Carers are Recognised, Heard, and Supported

Supporting Young Carers and Young Adult Carers Aged 4 to 17 years old

Our Young Carer team is dedicated to raising awareness of Young Carers, their rights, and the crucial role they play. We are proactive in our approach to ensure that professionals and the wider Bedford community know who a young carer is, how to identify them and how to best support them.

We provide Young Carers support, guidance, respite, events, groups and access to resources to help Young Carers manage their responsibilities while also enjoying a life beyond their caring role.

Additionally, we offer support for Young Adult Carers aged 18 to 25 through Carers In Bedfordshire.

How We Can Help Young Carers

We carry out Young Carer Assessment via phone and in schools
Carer breaks - Fun Clubs and Events with other young carers
A listening ear
Grants to improve wellbeing
Information and Advice
Emotional support and Wellbeing
How to look after yourself as a Young Carer
Help with planning ahead in Education and Employment or Financial support
Training in the condition of the person they care for
Guidance on Young Carers Rights
Staying Connected via Social Media

Our Aim

Our Young Carer team strives to ensure that Young Carers have the same opportunities as their peers, are not placed in inappropriate caring roles, and are able to reach their full potential. We work to uphold their rights and support them in achieving their aspirations—whether in education, within their community, at home, in their caring role, or when planning for the future.

We are a registered charity and funded by Bedford Borough Council. We supplement our service by raising essential funds through donations, grants and trusts.