Oldham’s support for young carers includes a dedicated young carers’ project, one-to-one help when needed, and activities during term time and school holidays. There’s also a route for advice and support through Children’s Social Care if a young person is looking after an adult.
| Support available | Details | How to access |
|---|---|---|
| Young carers’ project | Respite service for young people aged 8–18 in the Oldham area with caring responsibilities | Young carers’ project |
| Activities and group support | Arts and crafts, games, mindfulness, film nights, cooking, and relevant information sessions | Included through the project |
| One-to-one support | Offered where needed | Included through the project |
| Opportunities with local organisations | For example, volunteering opportunities | Included through the project |
| Support for young people looking after an adult | Children’s Social Care support for parent carers or young people looking after an adult | Call 0161 770 7777, option 1 |
| Carer assessment route for adults | If you’re over 18 and caring for someone, you can request a carer’s assessment | Request support for yourself as a carer |
If the young person is over 18 and caring for someone, Oldham also signposts adult carer support and financial help options.