Am I Eligible For Carer Support If I Look After A Child Or Young Person?

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Yes — Warwickshire says you may be eligible for carer support if you look after a child or young person, but the route depends on their age and disability status.

Situation What Warwickshire says
You’re an adult caring for someone aged 0–25 You can ask your social worker for a carer’s assessment.
You’re a parent carer of a disabled child aged 0–18 You can request a carer’s assessment through the Parent Carer Support Pathway.
You’re a young carer under 18 You need to contact the Warwickshire Young Carers’ Project to arrange an assessment.
You’re caring for someone aged 18–25 You can access support and a carers assessment from Caring Together Warwickshire.

If you’re caring for a disabled child under 18, Warwickshire also notes that even if you don’t see yourself as a parent carer, recognising that role can help you access support for you and your family.