The Young Carers' Project supports young carers. We help children and young people, ages 5-18, who have caring responsibilities for someone at home.
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What we offer:
We can help you to find the support that is right for you. We offer fun, friends and advice at no cost to your family.
Regular drop-ins (term time only)
Youth Group drop-ins for teenage carers (term time only)
One-to-one support: Provides you with a safe and confidential space to speak freely and seek help and advice
Outings and activities: This is your time to have fun, learn new skills and gain some new friends along the way
Targeted support: Our targeted support worker supports young carers from families where there are complex needs and/or a lack of support to family members
Focus groups: This is an opportunity to have your voice heard and your views listened to about things that affect you
Mentoring Project: An opportunity to meet up with a mentor who can provide you with support and a listening ear (limited number of spaces).
There is pay and display parking immediately outside the office with a maximum time of 2 hours (first 30 minutes is free). Pay and display parking is also available at M&S or free street parking is available nearby.
The Princes Avenue bus stop is located just outside the office and is served by the 265, 281, 406, 418, 965, K1 and K2.
Tolworth train station is half a mile away
The YCP has allowed me to have a break from home and meet other young people who are also caring for various reasons.
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