Young carers
We hope you will be aware that there has been a decision to change the service delivery model for Young Carers in Southampton.
After careful consideration, we have decided that following the end of the current contract we will no longer be commissioning out the delivery of services for Young Carers in the same way. From 1 May 2024, we will be bringing the management of the service into Southampton City Council and working with schools and partners across the city to deliver a new model of assessments, support, and activities.
On 1 May 2024, No Limits stopped accepting referrals. If you have any questions or would like to make a referral, please contact youngcarers@southampton.gov.uk
Am I a young carer?
Young carers are children and young people under 18 years old whose lives are affected by caring for a relative. The relative may have a physical or learning disability, a long-term illness, a terminal condition, mental illness, or difficulties with drug or alcohol use.
Do you help someone with:
Emotional support SHOW
Physical help SHOW
Administer medication SHOW
Personal care SHOW
Practical support SHOW
Financial matters SHOW
If you are under 18 and help with any of these tasks you might be a young carer.
Is your child a young carer?
Does your child provide support or help to you or someone else in their household? They might be a young carer. Check out the ‘Am I a young carer?’ page to help you understand if your child is a young carer and to explore the support available to them.
You may also want to read Barnado's support and advice for families with young carers.
If you think your child might be a young carer or would like more information please contact us on youngcarers@southampton.gov.uk
Make a referral
All young carers have the right to a young carer assessment. Please complete either the self-referral or professional referral form if you or a young carer you have identified would like:
- A young carer assessment
- To attend the young carer safe space
- To receive a young carer card
Make a self-referral
An assessment can help work out what support you and your family may need.
Before you complete the form
You won't be able to save this form to complete later, so please allow yourself 5-10 minutes to fill in the form.
To receive a young carer card you will need to upload a photo for the card
Make a professional referral
Please complete the professional referral if you have identified a young carer who would like a young carer assessment.
Before you complete the form
You won't be able to save this form to complete later, so please allow yourself 5-10 minutes to fill in the form.
Please ensure you have consent from their parent/guardian before starting the referral.
