THERE are more than 2,000 registered young carers in Devon, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request has shown.

As of May 1, 2025, the number of young carers registered with Devon County Council (DCC) was 2,491, the FOI request shows.

A young carer is a young person who cares, unpaid, for a person who has any type of physical or mental illness, physical and/or mental disability or misuses substances such as alcohol or drugs.

DCC carried out 393 new young carer assessments in 2024/25, up from 286 the year prior.

The council commissions Devon Young Carers to provide specialist support for young carers who are providing high levels of care, or care that is not age-appropriate.

In 2024/24, the council’s total budget for young carers was £237,375; £9495 for trips and activities.