If you would like to join or want more information on what we do you can contact us:
By Phone: 01539 815970
By Post to:
South Lakes Young Carers
5 Castle Street,
By Email to:
Our Quarterly newsletter:
All Young Carers receive the newsletter which will provide information, dates of any activities or trips, and stories and jokes sent in by Young Carers.
South Lakeland Young Carers
What can
Support Groups:
We currently run two monthly support groups during term time -
1. for young carers aged 8 to 12
2. for young carers aged 13 to 18
The idea is to create a space where young carers can meet other young people in similar situations and have fun! We run a varied program of activities which are chosen by the groups.
Trips Out:
As well as the support groups we also organise trips and other activities such as -
Bowling
Ice Skating
Climbing
Archery
Chocolate Factory
Breaks Away:
We also aim to offer at least one trip away during the summer this has included trips to the
One-to-One Support:
All young carers have the option of a friendly, confidential listening ear and help to resolve any problems they might have and is aimed at the wants and needs of the individual young person.
Help and Support could include:
Help to resolve any problems you might have at School.
Advice and Information about any other problems you have
Linking you to other people that can help
Practical Support at Home from one of our family support workers, such as help with the Washing, Shopping or Sitting for you (looking after the person you care for to give you a break).
Young Carers
Key Facts
The 2001 Census indicated that there are 175,000 young carers aged under 18 in the UK today. However, a poll commissioned by The Princess Royal Trust for Carers in 2004 indicates that the number of young carers could be much higher.
Over 13,000 care for over 50 hours per week.
Young carers may look after relatives with a range of issues, including mental or physical illness, disability or alcohol or substance misuse.
The average age of a young carer is 12.
The lives of young carers are in some way restricted because of the need to take responsibility for the care of a person.
Almost 1/3 of young carers have educational difficulties. Many young carers miss days off school to care for someone. Some leave school with no qualifications. Most experience bullying and isolation from their peers.