Young Carers Project
There are estimated to be 50,000 young carers in the UK - young people under the age of 18 who are denied the opportunity of a normal childhood because they are helping to look after a parent with physical disabilities or mental health problems, or who may be caring for a brother or sister with learning disabilities.
Some Young Carers may even be the sole carer trying to manage alone without any support and being bullied by their peers because they are seen to be different.
Many are labelled non-acheivers in school because no-one knows that they are Young Carers trying to do their best for their family often at the expense of their own education.
This project caters for the needs of Young Carers aged from 8-18 years and is currently supporting more than 100 Young Carers, giving them opportunities and the space to be themselves, not a Carer, even for just a few hours.
We can offer:
• one-to-one support,
• advocacy,
• group support through after school clubs
• residentials
• help with homework
• help finding employment/college applications
• funding for equipment
• an extensive summer programme of activities
• supervised access to computers
We currently have two support groups for:
8-12 year-olds, 13-18 year-olds
We accept self referrals as well as those from relatives, statutory & voluntary agencies, GP surgeries etc. Please download a referral form from our publications page.
Please note: We cannot accept any child with a disability.
Contact: Project Manager Tel: 020 7791 5579
email: ycenquiries@carerscentretowerhamlets.org.uk
Carers Network Member