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Learning to look after your money is a really important life skill. Sometimes Young Carers need a little extra support and we have some tips and ideas on this page.
Would you like to do something fun, but maybe don’t have the money? Do you need help with school supplies or want to redecorate your bedroom? Our NHS Carers Grant could help you! Have a look at our Carers Grant page about how to apply and get a parent/guardian, teacher or someone from the Young Carers team to help you apply: NHS Carers Grant
As you grow up it is important to learn about how to look after your own money. Here are some tips and links to bits of advice you might find useful:
Debit Card for Kids & Financial Learning App | GoHenry
Financial help once you are 16+
Financial support for young carers | MoneyHelper
Finding a job and earning money
Finding a job: advice for young people | The Children’s Society (childrenssociety.org.uk)
About LifeSkills for Young People | LifeSkills (barclayslifeskills.com)
Have you thought about fundraising for Carers in Bedfordshire?
You could:
Or speak to Laura our Carers in Bedfordshire fundraiser. You can contact her at laura.sherwood-king@carersinbeds.org.uk
As a final thought: Working when you’re under 16 and the law: Child employment | Bedford Borough Council
By registering with us as a carer you will get access to a whole range of services, including advice, information, access to our groups, events and carers grants.
You can book a call with one of our support workers and talk to them about any of your concerns.
