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Young Carers' Project

We are the only organisation in the borough with a team dedicated to supporting the needs of young carers (aged 5-18) and as such have a wealth of experience and expertise in issues which affect their lives.

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What is this service?

A young carer is someone aged 18 or under who helps to look after someone at home who needs extra support or care.

Young carers might be caring or their mum, brother, sister, grandparent or someone else who lives at home with them. The person they look after might have:

  • A sensory impairment

  • A long-term illness

  • A physical or learning disability

  • A drug or alcohol problem

  • Mental ill health

  • Autism or other additional needs

Our Young Carers’ Project offers a range of activities including:

  • Information and advice including one-to-one support from our dedicated team of Young Carers' Support Workers

  • Fun activities, outings and breaks away from home including drama, football, science fun, arts and crafts

  • Mentoring

  • Regular Drop Ins and Youth Groups

  • Awareness raising of the needs of young carers, particularly in schools

  • Advocacy and whole family support

  • Quarterly newsletter

We work hard to offer young carers opportunities to access information, advice, support and a break from caring in a safe and positive environment outside of the home (visit our how we can help page for more information). To do this, we rely solely on grants and donations. If you would like to get involved in helping us to continue with our work visit our support us page!

If you would like more information about getting involved with the Young Carers' Project, visit the contact us page for the contact details of the Young Carers' Project team and get in touch!

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What people say

The YCP has allowed me to have a break from home and meet other young people who are also caring for various reasons.

Location

Kingston Carers' Network

Location

418 Ewell Road
Tolworth

KT6 7HF

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