Young Carers
Young carers are children and young people who provide care for a parent, sibling or family member on a regular basis. This could be as a result of illness, disability, mental health condition or misuse of drugs or alcohol. There are many ways in which young carers are affected by their caring role and why they need support. Many young carers experience barriers to education, isolation, reduced life chances and poor health. This is why it is so important that they get the support that they need.
This section covers a range of support available to young carers.
Helen Chown - Northumberland Young Carers Project Leader
Helens work involves awarness raising on who young carers are and how they can be supported, Helen mainly works alongside schools, Adult services, Childrens services, the Care Trust and youth projects across the county.
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Helen Chown |
Tel: 01434 608 033 |
Action for Children - Support for siblings
A service for young people to meet and share thoughts, feelings and experiences with other siblings within a safe, creative, activity based environment. The service can be accessed by young people who are siblings of a young person with additonal needs, who live in the Berwick and Hexham areas.
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Martin Dodds or Emma Paxton |
Tel: 01670 857 900 |
YC NET - The Princess Royal Trust for Young Carers
An innovative, online service for young carers from the Princess Royal Trust. The website offers information advice and support.
website: www.youngcarers.net
Barnardos - Young Carers Project
A fact filled website with information on Bardardos Young Carers Project, Young Carers experiences and a radio station.
Website: Barnardos
Directgov - Young Carers
A government website with information about Young Carers, assessments, support and useful links.
Website: DirectGov
