How does someone prove they are a young carer?

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If a child wants to access a service or event for young carers, what evidence is usually asked for? e.g. just evidence that a family member is ill, or do they need evidence from a professional (GP? Someone else?) that they have specific and regular caring responsibilities?

Google your local council and young carer

ours is outsourced to barnardos who did an assessment.

Ours was done via school, there's a YC rep who goes in, no 'proof' required. I'd contact your local council and see what their sign up is.

Same as @kackle self refered to Barnardo's who did an assessment. Barnardo's

For dd2 we had to supply a copy of dd1's diagnosis, dla entitlement and a letter from school, social worker or healthcare professional (dd1's mental health nurse wrote it) this was for a charity