What is a Carer?

A carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support.

Please let us know that you are a carer by completing our Register a Carer form.

• Help and support for carers pack
• The Carers Cafe Information Leaflet (this is held in Biggleswade on the 1st Saturday of each month.)

Are You a Young Carer?

A young carer is someone aged 18 or under who helps look after a relative who has a condition, such as a disability, illness, mental health condition, or a drug or alcohol problem. Most young carers look after one of their parents or care for a brother or sister.

• Help and support for young carers aged 18 and under pack
• The Hub Leaflet – For young adult carers aged 16 – 25