Support for young people

If the person you care for is in hospital you may be faced with important decisions. You may be considering taking on this caring role for the first time and don't know what to expect.

Carer's Allowance is a benefit for anyone aged 16 or over who spends at least 35 hours each week caring for someone.

The simplest way to request short-term emergency support is to complete the Carers Emergency Response Service form and it only takes a few minutes.

A Carer's Passport highlights your role and responsibilities as a carer and can help to provide you with support, services or other benefits.

As a carer in Plymouth, you may be eligible for exclusive discounts and benefits. It's our way of saying thank you for the amazing work you do.

Your experiences as a carer - good and bad - are hugely important. Your views are extremely valuable to help us make changes, both in Plymouth and nationally.

You are a carer if you provide (unpaid) support and care for someone who has an illness, disability, mental health problem, or addiction. Unpaid carers play a vital role in supporting the needs of some of the most vulnerable people in Plymouth.

Caring Plymouth is a city-wide partnership that is working together on skills, training, education, careers and jobs in the health and social care sector.

Maintaining comfort and support while sitting is crucial, especially as we age. Discomfort in standard chairs can lead to back pain, difficulty getting up, and even a reluctance to participate in daily activities.

The romantic journey is often portrayed as a smooth and delightful ride, filled with endless joy and effortless harmony. However, the reality of relationships is far more complex and nuanced.

For many reasons, including the disruption to a child's education, it is better that children do not move school other than for normal primary/secondary transfers.

CHICKS is a registered charity which provides five day respite breaks for children aged between 8 and 15 years old who are living in difficult or deprived conditions and will not of had an opportunity to have another break in that year.

Child Bereavement UK believes that all families should have access to the support and information they need when a child grieves or when a child dies.

Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they're going through. You can talk about anything. Whether it's something big or small, our trained counsellors are here to support you.

CAFCASS represents children in family court cases. We are independent of the courts, social services, education and health authorities and all similar agencies.