Our support for young carers in Hertfordshire this Young Carers Action Day and beyond as services change

It is Young Carers Action Day on Wednesday 11th March 2026, a good time to remind carers of all ages in Hertfordshire – including young carers and young adult carers, that we are here for you, to ensure you are identified, supported and heard.

This year’s theme, Fair Futures for Young Carers, focuses on making sure young carers have the same chances to learn, grow and thrive as other young people. We support this by prioritising what young carers tell us matters most to them:
• Building a sense of community.
• Having a break from caring.
• Having a voice in shaping the services they use; and
• Access to wellbeing information and support.

The support we offer is changing from April 2026, as Hertfordshire County Council will handle young carer identification and assessments. This move is in line with a Government programme to transform childrens’ social care in England. There is some information about this at www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/youngcarers

We will continue to focus on:
• Providing activities during the school holidays to give young carers a much-needed break from their caring role and opportunities to boost their skills or confidence.
• Sharing wellbeing and self-care advice online.
• Having opportunities for young carers to be heard. So they can help shape improved health and other services that they or the people they look after use; and
• Offering the Carers’ Passport, giving them savings and benefits at a range of local businesses.

We will continue to work with Hertfordshire County Council and other organisations to ensure young carers receive the support they need.

Please keep an eye on our website and social media channels for upcoming events for young carers and booking details.

For adult carers aged 18 and over, we have upcoming workshops such as breathing to relieve stress, making memory books and chair yoga. Learn more on our events page.

We’re here to support you!
If you’d like to talk about how we can support you in your caring role, please contact us on 01992 58 69 69.