Broomhouse Young Carers Support Project
Young Carers Leaflet
Broomhouse Young Carers offers respite to young carers from the ages of 7-18 by way of weekly support groups (Monday for 7-11 year olds and Wednesday for 12-18 year olds).
In the main, young carers are helping to care for either a parent and / or siblings providing practical and / or emotional support due to ill-health, mental or physical disability, long term illness or where drug-alcohol dependency is a problem; and subsequently other complex issues such as depression, isolation, poor health, etc.
The Project provides young carers with educational, issue-based and fun sessions. Up to forty young carers enjoy respite from their caring role. They receive information, advice and support on issues affecting their lives. They share experiences in a warm and caring environment. Their confidence and self-esteem is built up as a result of the care and support from the workers. The young people enjoy a trip out once a month to a place of interest and all are involved in putting their weekly programme together. Young carers, where funding is available, organise and participate in a Residential weekend. Young carers in need of additional support are referred to our Young Peoples Counselling Service or for Youth Befriending.
Recent developments include participation in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, involvement in producing a Young Carers "story" page, and looking at personal safety and self-help therapies.
For further information regarding referring or volunteering please contact the Project Manager on 455 7731.
Email: youngcarers@broomhousecentre.org.uk
Documents
Referral Form - Word