Young carers carry responsibilities no child should handle alone. With support from the Kavli Trust, 120 children and young people in Newcastle will now receive structured, one-to-one support to ease the pressure, strengthen their wellbeing, and help them thrive at school and in daily life.

About the project

Young Carers Support in Newcastle provides tailored follow-up for children and young people who care for parents or family members with illness, disability, mental health challenges or substance misuse.

Following the statutory needs assessment, each young carer receives 4–12 sessions with a trained practitioner to help them reach the goals in their personal action plan. The aim is to reduce their caring load, improve mental health and ensure they can fully participate in education, friendships and everyday activities.

Support is delivered in close collaboration with families, schools and local services, with measures such as improving school routines, strengthening the home environment, offering financial guidance and facilitating access to social and recreational activities.

About Newcastle Carers

Newcastle Carers is a trusted, award-winning charity supporting more than 4,000 unpaid carers across the city each year. Their team provides counselling, advice, family support, workshops and dedicated services for young carers. Their mission is clear: everyone with a caring role deserves recognition, support, and the opportunity to live a healthy and fulfilling life.