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Young Carers Support

Verified

Support, activities and advice for young people aged 8-18 who care for family members

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Barking and Dagenham
Free
Self-refer

You're not alone. Many young people are carers too, and we're here to help you with everything you need.

About this service

Barking & Dagenham and Thurrock Young Carers provides advice, information and support for young people who care for someone in their family. Services include one-to-one support, virtual and home visits, respite care/breaks, and a range of social activities and creative workshops.

How they can help you

One-to-one support, home and virtual visits, respite breaks, social activities (sports, climbing, music, media, arts, cooking, drama, gym, boxing), creative workshops, information and advice.

Who it's for

Young people aged 8-18 who care for a family member or loved one

Getting support

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Call 020 8593 4422 (ask for Young Carers Team) or 020 8590 6544
Referral requirements
You can contact this service directly without a referral.

Contact

020 8593 4422carers@carerscentre.org.ukVisit Website334 Heathway, Dagenham, Essex RM10 8NJ
Call 020 8593 4422 (ask for Young Carers Team) or 020 8590 6544

Trust and updates

Verification status: Verified

Last updated: October 13, 2026

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Cost

Free