Criteria and Make A Referral
To refer into Carers Bucks, a referral needs to be made by a professional that is supporting the young carer or their family. If a professional referral cannot be obtained, we will accept a self-referral.
Referral Criteria
The young person is all of the following:
- between the ages of 5-16 years old
- lives in Buckinghamshire
- is aware of the referral and parent/guardian consent has been given
- cares for a family member within the home (parent/sibling/other relative)
The young person cares for someone with at least one of the following:
- a physical disability (including sensory impairment)
- a learning disability
- a long-term illness, with clear diagnosis
- a terminal illness
- a mental illness, with clear diagnosis
- drug or alcohol dependency
- or who is elderly
Their caring role has a direct impact upon or affects at least one of the following:
- social inclusion
- educational opportunities and achievement
- their emotional wellbeing
- their physical wellbeing
- family relationships
Making A Referral
You can refer a young carer to our services by filling in our online referral form.
