Plymouth young carers service

Our approach is centred on the young person themselves, helping them to build on their existing strengths, skills, and relationships. Our support is flexible and individual. We work with each young person from the outset to assess their needs. Support may include:

• delivering direct one-to-one sessions, tailored to the individual young carer
• offering advice and information, in-person, by phone, and online
• helping young carers and their families to access other relevant support
• mediating with other services on behalf of young carers and their families
• group sessions, covering topics like homework, wellbeing, and peer support
• one-to-one and group support for young carers impacted by parental substance use.

We also work with professionals and others to raise awareness of the challenges many young carers are facing and help them to understand how they can better support young carers in setting like schools or family hubs.

We offer tailored support for children and young people who are young carers but who have also been impacted by substance use issues in their family, recognising that their caring roles can present unique challenges. 

Many young carers take great pride in their responsibilities but it’s important that they also take time for themselves. We help by offering opportunities for rest and relaxation, as well as for young carers to share their experiences and stories. 

We liaise with schools, local community groups, and local authorities to do this and also run the Young Carers Festival every year.

For more information or to get help from the service, please call 08000274431 or email TCSPlymouth@childrenssociety.org.uk. Let us know when and where you'd prefer to meet and any other requirements. We'll do our best to accommodate your requests.

We’re based at Brunswick House, Holborn Street, Cattedown, Plymouth PL4 0NN.

 We wouldn’t usually supply full directions on the website, as the team has requested.

A mental health crisis is an emergency that has a direct and immediate threat to your physical and emotional safety. In a situation like this, it’s important to get help quickly.

Try to stay calm and ask someone for help. It could help to tell someone you trust, maybe a family member or a friend. They can be with you and help you decide what to do. They can also contact other services on your behalf.

If there is any immediate risk to life, contact the emergency services by calling 999.