Advice and Support for Young Carers

 

Young Carers are children who look after someone in their family who has an illness, a disability, a mental health problem or a substance misuse problem. Young Carers take on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult.
                                                (Princess Royal Trust for Carers)


A Young Carer is anyone under the age of 18 whose life is in some ways restricted because of the need to take responsibility for the care of someone who is ill, has a disability, is experiencing mental distress, or is affected by substance misuse.

                                                                              (Carers UK)

Young people in caring roles who would like advice or support can contact one of the following agencies:

 

Centre 33 - Young Carers Project

Cambridge City

Contact: Kate Rees

Tel: 01223 307488

E-mail: youngcarers@centre33.org.uk

Website: www.centre33.org.uk

Centre 33 provides a range of services for 8-18 year olds Young Carers, we work to the Princes Royal Trust definition of a Young Carer. Support is free and confidential. Our Young Carers Project can help you by:

• Providing someone to talk to.
• Inviting you to a regular group which offers a break, fun activities, and new friends.
• Talking to school or other professionals with you or on your behalf.
• Working with you to make sure your voice is heard.
• Raising awareness of Young Carer's issues.
• Sending you regular copies of our Juicy News Letter.

 

Crossroads Care

Huntingdon

Tel: 0845 241 2125

E-Mail: enquiries@youngcarershunts.org.uk

Website: click here

Are you aged between 5 and 19 years and have a family member who has a disability, long-term illness, mental health problem or who misuses drugs or alcohol? Do you live in Huntingdonshire? Would you like to meet other young people, have some fun and some help to get out a bit more? Crossroads aim to provide young carers with this type of support.

 

Ormiston Trust Young Carers Project

Fenland

Tel: 01945 463337
E-mail: joy.stoner@ormiston.org 
Website: http://www.ormiston.org

The Ormistion Trust works to improve the wellbeing of children, young people and their families, whatever their circumstances.

 

What kinds of things are on offer for Young Carers?

It may be that the person you look after would be able to get some help from social care services.  If you feel you need help with caring, simply telephone Cambridgeshire Direct Contact Centre and ask for an assessment for the person you care for:
Tel: 0345 045 5202

 
If you would like to find out about what support may be available to you, you can contact Cambridgeshire Direct Contact Centre and ask for an assessment. To request an assessment for yourself simply telephone:    
Tel: 0345 045 5203

Or if you would just like a chance to have a chat with someone - just call one of our young carers support workers:

• Kate Reese, Centre 33 Young Carers Project , Cambridge. Telelphone: 01223 307448.
• Lucy Francklin, Huntingdon. Telephone: 0845 241 2125.
• Carolyn Barber, Wisbech Children and Families Project. Telephone: 01945 475440

                                                          Last Updated: 7th April 2010