For Young People
For Families
For Professionals
For Supporters
Here are two sources of online support, where you can chat, share your experiences and access information and advice.
Kooth provides free, safe and anonymous online support for young people. You can access it through your mobile, tablet or desktop and it's available:
'For Me' counselling app: Childline has launched an app for iOS/Apple devices that provides counselling directly through your mobile phone. Its available as a free download and includes:
There are lots of other websites and support services that can help you with specific issues like caring for someone with cancer or mental illness, or dealing with bereavement. To take a look, click here.
Here are some useful websites that can help
There are also some places where you can get a free carers card, which will allow you to accompany the person you care for to leisure activities or give you discounts for yourself:
Sheffield’s Carer Card was launched in 2018 and gives discounts and offers at a range of businesses to young carers and adult carers - from cafes to gardeners, cinema tickets to yoga classes.
Here are some useful websites that can help
There are also some places where you can get a free carers card, which will allow you to accompany the person you care for to leisure activities or give you discounts for yourself:
Sheffield’s Carer Card was launched in 2018 and gives discounts and offers at a range of businesses to young carers and adult carers - from cafes to gardeners, cinema tickets to yoga classes.
If you are over 18, you can apply for the "Time for a Break" grant, provided by Sheffield Carers Service. They can help you find a way to recharge, whether that's through funding for a social activity, support to find a local group, or guidance to get a regular sitting service. They'll work with you to find a solution that fits your needs.
To find out more, visit their site, or call 0114 272 8362
We know waiting can be hard. Even if you're on our list or aren't sure about joining, you can find help today. We've put together information and links to other great organisations and websites that can offer immediate support.