Young Carer`s
Authorisation Card
Improving information and support for young carers in Fife
Why have a young Carer`s Card?
Young Carers look after parents or siblings who are ill or have a disability which affects the whole family.
It is estimated that there are 5,000 young carers in fife. Often they are alone in supporting a parent with an illness or disability, including substance misuse, and are not identified or recognised as the person who gives care.
Often young carers have useful, relevant information to share with you about the person they care for, which may prove valuable and save you a lot of time when working with families.
What to do when you are presented with the card
The reverse of the card will list which information the Cared for Person has consented to be shared with young carer.
The level of information given should be age appropriate and at the professional`s discretion.
What Young Carers say
"I`m 17, yet when my mum was in hospital no one would discuss my mum`s situation with me. I`m her main carer and have been since I can remember. It`s humiliating and frustrating not being involved in decisions about my mum yet I am considered old enough to care for her.¬
Rachel O, 17 years
Getting it Right for Young Carers Scottish Government 2010
For more information contact
Nina Collins
Information and Liaison Worker
Fife Young Carers
Ore Valley Business Centre
93 Main Street
Lochgelly
KY5 9AF
Tel - 01592 786717 ex 115 and 116
Email -
The above and below information is from a Fife Young Carers pamphlet I picked up at my Doctors practise
