Eligibility Criteria
For a young person to qualify for a Young Carers Card to use in Kirklees schools they must meet ALL the following eligibility criteria:
- Attend a secondary school in Kirklees.
- Care for someone in the family who has a disability, a long term illness, has mental health problems or problems with alcohol or drugs. The person who they care for can be a brother or sister, a parent or guardian.
- Carry out significant caring tasks for a family member.
- Look after a family member for a significant amount of time.
- Find it difficult to:
- Be on time
- Complete homework on time.
The young carer may need to carry a mobile phone in school (on silent) so they can keep in contact with the person they care for. They may also need to identify themselves in school, from time to time, as a young carer.
Applying
For more information about the Young Carers Card and how to apply for one, follow the link below:
Applying for a Young Carers Card (PDF 2.19mb)
