Financial assistance for young adult carers
We want to help you feel confident and knowledgeable about what you’re entitled to and how to get it. Because we know that looking for financial support can be time-consuming and confusing, especially if you’ve not done it before.
Carers First has created a five part email series for young adult carers to receive once a week for 5 weeks, discussing benefits, grants, discounts, budgeting and household bills. The series aims to increase your confidence around finances as a young adult.
Would you like to know more about financial assistance available to young adult carers?
Read young adult carers' stories
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Moraiah shares how Carers First has helped her
Read Moraiah's story of growing up caring for her younger brother. -
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Young adult carer Seb's story
16 year old Seb shares his caring story for his dad. -
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Building confidence as a young adult carer
Michelle talk about how she overcomes some of the struggles her caring role brings. -
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"I thought it was normal, running a house at 15."
Read Elizabeth's story, from starting her caring journey at age 12, to now being a carer aged 25.
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Access useful information like how to cut down on energy usage in your home, the latest updates on what support you may be entitled to and watch videos from other young adult carers about their caring roles and what they get up to day-to-day.
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