What We Offer
One to one support
One-to-one support with an experienced member of our team allows the young carer to share any concerns they may be having in confidence, and receive guidance and support to assist them in coping with their caring role.
“Carewise” Course
Carewise is a 6 week programme which aims to enhance the lives of these young people by providing appropriate information and support.
Young Carer Groups
We currently offer monthly groups for two age groups – over 12s and under 12s. These groups offer young carers a chance to make new friends and to get a break from their caring responsibilities at home. The groups will consist of organised activities, discussions, and a chance to meet other young carers, and have some fun.
Training Sessions
We regularly offer training sessions for young carers who are registered with us. We include training sessions that have been suggested by young carers in our training programme. Training can include such topics as anger management, first aid or fire safety. These training sessions aim to help young carers develop skills, confidence or try new things. If young carers have any ideas for future training courses, they can let any young carers worker know.
Residential breaks and Day-trips
From time to time we are able to offer young carers the chance to get away for a few days, in a group if their home situation allows. This allows the young carers to have time away from home, to try new things, and have some fun. We also organise one-off day trips during school holidays for young carers.
Young Carers Newsletter
Some Young Carers may feel that they do not want or need regular support from the Young Carers Worker, through one to one support or group activities. In these cases the Young Carer will receive our newsletter every 3 months containing news about activities and events, as well as other useful information for young carers.
Young Carers Forum
Our young carers’ forum is an opportunity for young carers to have their say and take action on what matters to them. The forum meets every two months and will focus on areas such as fundraising and local service provision with occasional invited speakers from the Board of Directors, and the local authority.
Communications Group
The communications group meets on a monthly basis to assist in the design and production of the quarterly newsletter for young carers. Through this group, young carers have the opportunity to try new skills such as photography, design and creative writing.
Schools Work
Currently one of the young carers workers visit schools throughout Angus to talk to first year classes or assemblies to raise awareness of young carers, some of the problems they may face and how the young carers service can support young carers.
What We Offer
- • One to one Support
- • "Carewise" Course
- • Young Carer Groups
- • Training Sessions
- • Breaks & Day Trips
- • Young Carers Newsletter
- • Young Carers Forum
- • Communications Group
- • Schools Work
Newsletter
Summer 2012- Summer 2012
- Spring 2012
- Spring 2012
- Winter 2011
- Winter 2011 - Young Carers Pages
- Autumn 2011
- Young Carers Say - Summer 2011
- Summer 2011
- Spring 2011
Referral Form