Young carers are ordinary children and young people under the age of 18, who help look after or support a member of their family. This might be their Mum or Dad, brother or sister, grandparent or other relative who needs help or support due to Disability Physical Illness Drug or alchol use They may be the only person "caring" in a family or they may help someone else to provide care. Every young carer's situation is different.

Young carers may..........

* Help with bathing and toileting * Help with shopping, cooking or housework * Keep someone company * Look after brothers or sisters

* Remember to give someone medication and listen to someone's worries Many young people do not realise that they are young carers! Young Carers may experience difficulties as a result of their caring situation. They may have less time to do what other young people do, like homework, being able to spend time with friends or just enjoying themselves.

How We Can Help!

Our Services include:

* Free Confidential information about rights and     services * Individual support with concerns about school       and home * Group activities and outings * Young Carers Forum * Awareness raising to help other people to             understand what being a young carers is all           about. * Time out, a chance to talk, fun and friendship!

If you are a young carer in Angus, then why not get in touch with the Young Carers Worker, by calling our office in Arbroath on 01241 439157, by letter addressed Young Carers Worker, Angus Carers, 60 High Street, Arbroath DD11 1AW or by E-mailing: angusyoungcarers@anguscarers.org.uk Angus Young Carers launched their own website on the 18th October 2007 and it was attended by Ruth Leslie Melville the Provost of Angus, if you would like to pay them a visit copy this URL into your browers bar http://www.angusyoungcarers.org.uk.

(a company limited by guarantee and a charity) Registered Charity Number SC 026052 Company Number SC 212062