Welcome to the Dundee Young Carers Project

The project offers services, support and information to young carers in Dundee aged 5-21 years.

A young carer is somone who looks after, or helps to care for, a family member who has a disability, mental ill health, a blood borne virus or a problematic use of drugs or alcohol.  They may provide hands-on caring, and/or may be affected themselves by someone in their family who needs care. 

Case Study

Michelle's Story

The UPBEET Project received a referral from a 17 year old female, Michelle. 

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Latest News

10 March 2010
UPBEET Conference February 2010

Find out what happened!

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Information Sessions!

Want to find out more about the project and all the services the Dundee Carers Centre offers?   click here >

Upbeet Project

Find out about our Upbeet project, which offers support to young adult carers aged 16-21 years.   click here >

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Media Centre

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Young Carers Project, Dundee Carers Centre, Telephone House, 21 Ward Road, Dundee DD1 1ND

T: 01382 224324

E: enquiries@youngcarers.co.uk