The money was announced as part of the government's Carers Strategy, which was published yesterday (10 June). The funds will help identify earlier young people taking on inappropriate caring responsibilities and will be used to offer more joined-up support to their whole family.
Imelda Redmond, chief executive of Carers UK, said: "It is really important the family is seen as a whole and that they all get the support. What we need to see is children's services departments and adult services working more closely together."
Certain professionals will also receive training to help spot young carers.
Redmond said: "Healthcare professionals, discharge planning nurses and GPs all need to be aware that if a young person has an ill parent, who may also be a single parent, they have got to think through their support."
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