What does that mean for the service?

The service will be on hold and the usual support, i.e. groups, 1-1 meetings, network partnership meetings will not be available.

What Shetland Carers can offer is;

* Access to information and advice services, short break grants and respitality

* Support to complete a Young Carers Grant for 16,17, 18 years old (Citizens Advice Bureau)

* Support to register for a Young Scot Card with additional support package for young carers (11 – 18 years old) (Schools/Youth Service)

What if I am still in education?

Speak to a teacher/tutor or a person you trust about your situation. They should be able to support you in your caring role within school.

Are there other people/services I can speak to?

Family

Local GP/Health Centre

Social Work

Check out these websites that will have useful information and advice on being a Young Carer or Young Adult Carer.

Information and Opportunities for Young People | Young Scot

Young Carers - Help & Support | Carers Trust

Booklet for young carers – me-we.eu

Sidekick from Action for Children | Text us your question

Our website and social media pages (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram) will have more information and updates from Shetland Carers

For more information email carers@shetland.org or call the office on 01595 743980