Young carers

We hope you will be aware that there has been a decision to change the service delivery model for Young Carers in Southampton.

After careful consideration, we have decided that following the end of the current contract we will no longer be commissioning out the delivery of services for Young Carers in the same way. From 1 May 2024, we will be bringing the management of the service into Southampton City Council and working with schools and partners across the city to deliver a new model of assessments, support, and activities.

On 1 May 2024, No Limits stopped accepting referrals. If you have any questions or would like to make a referral, please contact youngcarers@southampton.gov.uk

Am I a young carer?

Young carers are children and young people under 18 years old whose lives are affected by caring for a relative. The relative may have a physical or learning disability, a long-term illness, a terminal condition, mental illness, or difficulties with drug or alcohol use.

Do you help someone with:

If you are under 18 and help with any of these tasks you might be a young carer.

Make a referral

All young carers have the right to a young carer assessment. Please complete either the enquiry form or professional referral form if you or a young carer you have identified would like:

• A young carer assessment
• To attend the young carer safe space
• To receive a young carer card

Make an enquiry

Please complete the enquiry form if you are a young carer and would like support. If you attend school, we will contact them and request that they complete an assessment with you.

Make a professional referral

Please complete the professional referral if you have identified a young carer who would like a young carer assessment.