Carers UK provides information and support to carers on a wide range of issues, including financial and practical issues, advice on work and cancer, and tips on health and wellbeing. The charity’s online directory allows carers to find local carer organisations and sources of support all over the UK. The website offers online meet ups, such as Care for a Cuppa. Its telephone helpline also offers information and support during office hours.

Sue Ryder offers online bereavement support, which includes: access to online bereavement counselling, access to expert advice and tools for coping with grief as well as personalised grief support via text message. It also offers an online bereavement community, where individuals can exchange messages to share how they’re feeling and to support each other. Sue Ryder does not offer a bereavement support helpline. All support is facilitated online.

SideKick offers a confidential helpline for young carers in the UK aged 13 to 18, and up to 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Young carers can text or email the helpline for support with any concerns they may have. All messages are responded to by a Sidekick coach, usually within 24 hours.

This booklet has been developed by young carers for young carers. It covers topics such as looking after yourself, growing up as a carer and dreaming about your future.

The Children’s Society works with children and young people and has lots of advice and resources for young carers on its website. The charity helps young people understand their rights as a carer, introduces them to other young carers and advises on different ways into education and employment. It also offers a ‘search your area for support tool’ on the website.

Marie Curie provides information and support for carers, with a particular focus on looking after someone with a terminal illness. Its website has tips and practical support for those caring for a loved one. Carers can also call the helpline for advice.

Macmillan Cancer Support offers helpful information on how to cope when a family member has cancer. This includes; how to support them and how to talk to them. There are also tips on how carers can manage their own feelings and how to get support as a carer. Emotional support and practical advice can be accessed online and via the telephone helpline.