Young carers

A young carer is anyone between the ages of 5 to 18 years old whose life is impacted by providing care for a family member who has a long-term illness, a disability, a mental health issue, or is struggling with substance abuse.

You can access local support via the following organisations:

Kingston Young Carers' Project Team

Contact details:

• Telephone: 020 3031 2754 
  
• Email: youngcarers1@kingstoncarers.org.uk 

Richmond Carers Centre – Young Carers Service

Contact details:

• Telephone: 020 8867 2383 
  
• Email: youngcarers@richmondcarers.org 

If you are concerned about a child, please contact the Single Point of Access.