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How we can support young carers

  • Young Carers Assessments
  • Weekly young carer safe spaces to give you time away from your caring role
  • School holiday activities to learn new skills and experience new opportunities
  • Receive a young carer identification card

How to access young carer support

  • Speak to your school's young carers champion and ask them to complete a young carers assessment with you. If you are unsure who to contact at your school, please email us on the address below and we can advise you
  • Complete a self-identification form online
  • Email youngcarers@southampton.gov.uk

What is the young carers ID (YCID) card?

The YCID is a card that can help you communicate to professionals that you are a young carer and that someone relies on your help. You can use this card with teachers, doctors and pharmacists.

The young carers card can support you to access a range of benefits, including free swimming and discounted activities.

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