Youthwize Young Carers Project / South Hams and West Devon
The project aims:
To listen to young carers and respect their views
To give time and privacy to children and young people who may want to talk about their situation
To acknowledge that the concept of young caring is a way that some families cope with disability
To consider the needs of the children and young people arising from their caring role
To consider whether the child’s or young person’s social, emotional, educational or physical well being are being impaired by the caring responsibility
To provide information on the full range of support services and contact points
The Project offers:
One-to-one support, information and advocacy
Respite
Weekly support groups
Activities, outings, project work, drama, music, art and media workshops
Awareness raising in schools and other agencies
Young Carers Consultation – ‘What they ask for’
Information
Positive images of disability
Somewhere to go to talk
To be accepted and understood,
Help if they are being bullied
Confidentiality, emotional support and understanding
Help at school
To have a voice.
For further information and support on specific issues, referrals and assessments contact:
Katherine Mullan: Manager katherine.mullan@youngdevon.org
Ros Leadbetter: Young Carers Project Worker: ros.leadbetter@youngdevon.org
A project that identifies and supports children and young people with significant responsibilities for a family member, who is ill, has a disability or is suffering from health or drug and alcohol difficulties.
Tel Youthwize: 01822 612555