If you help to look after a parent, brother or sister, or any family member who is disabled or has a long-term physical or mental illness, you may find it hard to cope alone.
- You may lose contact with your friends
- You may find it hard to make new friends
- You may miss out on after-school activities
- You might not get any free time for yourself
- You may think that no-one is listening to you
The Young Carers Service at the Red Cross can put you in touch with other people who can help you. They will listen to what you have to say and may be able to help you take a break from caring occasionally.
For details or a confidential chat, call Denise Morgan, Young Carers Co-ordinator, on 01743 280070. You can also fax Denise on 01743 244160 or write to:
British Red Cross
Sutton Lodge
Betton Street
Shrewsbury
SY3 7NY
This page was last updated on: 12th April 2006