Harrow Carers is an independent voluntary organisation and the leading carers support agency in Harrow since 1996. We provide a wide range of services for adult and young carers to ease the burden of care and improve life opportunities. Our support is open to anyone caring for someone in the community who is ill, frail, disabled, or otherwise disadvantaged.

Who is a Young Carer?
A young carer is anyone up to age 17 providing unpaid care normally expected of an adult, for someone with a physical or mental health condition, learning disability, substance misuse issues, or age-related needs. If you are unsure whether or not you are a young carer it might be a good idea to show this page to a trusted adult, maybe at your school. Then ask them to drop us a message.

Support for Young Carers:

• School outreach: Monthly drop-ins at 10 Harrow secondary schools.

• Activities: Seasonal events, half-term and summer programmes, residential trips, and self-development opportunities.

• Assessments: Conducting statutory young carers assessments on behalf of the local authority to ensure access to respite and relevant support.

• Academic support:

  • Nurture Talk in primary schools helps young carers understand their role and manage emotions.

  • DNAV programme in secondary schools supports emotional regulation, helping young carers balance caring responsibilities with school life.