Action for Children - North Lanarkshire Young Carers Project

North Lanarkshire Young Carers Project supports young carers aged 8-18 (or age 18 and still at school). They raise awareness, identify and provide direct support to children and young people who look after or help to look after someone in their family who is unwell or disabled, including children caring for parents who have mental health or substance misuse problems.

The direct support they provide includes: Young Carers statements, personal support, advice and guidance, individual and group support, trips and activities during school holidays, help to access specialist services, help to access universal services such as leisure and youth services.