We understand that being a young adult with caring responsibilities can feel overwhelming.

Our dedicated-Young Adult Carers Support Service supports young adults who are 17-25 years old and live in North Somerset and care for someone with a long-term illness, disability, mental health difficult and alcohol or substance misuse issues.

This programme is funded by The National Lottery, which helps us support young people across North Somerset to thrive.

What we offer

Young adult carers in our carers support service have told us that moving from young carers support into adult services can feel like a big jump. We recognise being a young adult carer comes with its own challenges, from:
  • balancing your caring role alongside personal development
  • feeling of isolation from others their age
  • financial difficulties and struggles which the adds further stress
  • difficulties during key life transitions.

Our support

Our support is led by you and focused on what you need. This may include:
One‑to‑one support

Working with your own coordinator who listens, supports you, and helps you plan your next steps.

Help with education, jobs and applications

Support with CV writing, job searches, interview prep, and applying for college, apprenticeships or university.

Opportunities to meet other young adult carers

Join meet‑ups, activities and groups where you can connect with other young adult carers

Trips, activities, and days out

Respite sessions to help you take a break, have fun and recharge.

Support with benefits and housing

Help with money and housing options.

Early intervention
Early intervention is critical to help ensure long term negative impacts are reduced. Having a caring role for others can affect health, education and future employment opportunities. 

How to access the service

Fill in our online referral form by scrolling to the bottom of the page of the 'Support for carers' webpage.

Alternatively, you call 03000 120 120 or email carersupport@alliancehomes.org.uk.

You will be contacted by a member of the team to discuss what support you require. We will then work together to create your young adult carer plan.

Other resources and useful links

Alliance Homes' Young Carer Team (5-18 year old)

Alliance Homes' Adult Carers Team (25+)

Young Carers Development Trust (YCDT)

North Somerset Parent Carers Working Together (NSPCWT)

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