Young carers sometimes need to:

• Provide practical help around the home, like shopping, housework, cooking

• Help a parent get up, wash and dress or move around

• Help with some nursing care like giving medication or lifting

• Keep an eye on a parent or try and cheer them up

If this sounds like you, you may also:

• Worry about the person you care for and what's happening when you are away from them

• Have to do things for yourself which would normally be done by your mum or dad

• Find things difficult at school

• Miss out on having fun with others

• Feel lonely and need someone to talk to who understands

Here at Dorset County Council Children's Services we have Young Carers Support Workers who understand what being a young carer is all about and who can help you and your family.

You can also ask for help and information from:

• Teachers or lecturers

• School or college nurses

• Someone at your place of worship

• Education welfare officers

• Youth club leaders

• Your local doctor, district nurse or health visitor

• Community nurse

• Library assistants

• Young people's advice and information centres

• Social workers

• Young Carers Support Officer
  Name: Vanessa Peryer
  Email: pippinssocialcare@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01202 889969
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• Young Carers Support Officer
  Name: Louise Lakeman
  Email: specialistprevention@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 228200
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• Young Carers Support Officer
  Name: Liz Day
  Email: pippinssocialcare@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01202 889969
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• Young Carers Support Officer
  Name: Kathryn Hennessey
  Email: specialistprevention@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01305 228200
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