Sheffield Young Carers is an independent charity which has existed in Sheffield since 1997.
We offer practical and emotional support to children and young people aged between 8 and 25 who live in Sheffield and provide a substantial amount of unpaid care to one or more members of their family.
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Sheffield Young Carers (SYC) is a registered charity which has been running since 1997.
They offer support to children and young people aged 8-25 who live in Sheffield and are young carers. Being a young carer means they provide care for one or more family members who have disabilities, long-term physical illnesses, and/or mental health difficulties. They may be providing physical, personal, financial and/or emotional care.