The Young Carers' Project gives advice and support, and arrange fun activities for young carers. Continue reading below if you are young carer or a parent. We also provide services to schools and professionals who work with young carers.
Are you a young carer?
Young carers are children and young people under the age of 18 who help look after a family member. It may be a parent, brother, sister or grandparent.
The person you help may have;
- a physical illness or disability
- mental health problems
- a sensory impairment
- learning difficulties
What does a young carer do?
Young carers often take on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult. These responsibilities can include;
- practical tasks such as cooking, shopping and cleaning
- helping with medication and personal care
- looking after younger siblings such as taking them to school
- interpreting for parents
- worrying about everyone
Often young carers feel isolated, unsupported and that no-one listens to them.
How can we help you?
Whatever you do to look after the person in your family the young carers' project can offer you;
- Fun activities, outings, workshops, trips and days out
- Someone who will listen to you when you need it, and is on your side
- Information and advice
- New friends
Read the stories of two of the young carers we have helped.
Contact the Young Carers' Project
Diane White
020 30312754
Aidan Hazard
020 30312756
Liz Grimwood
020 30312756
