Young Carers
Who are young carers?
Young carers are children and young people who look after someone in their family who has an illness, a disability, a mental health problem or a substance misuse problem, taking on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult. The person being cared for can be a parent, brother or sister, or another family member.
Although being a young carer may lead to positive experiences for a young person and their family, being a young carer can have a negative impact on some young peoples’ emotional and physical well being, it may create problems at school and restrict the opportunities to join in with leisure and social opportunities with other young people.
Where can I go for help?
If you are a young carer in Northumberland and want to talk to someone, talking to a teacher or adult you trust can be a great help. If this is not an option, you can contact Carers Northumberland on 0844 800 7354 or make contact with your local Young People’s Project:
Alnwick www.galleryyouthproject.org
Amble www.ambleyouthproject.org
Bedlington www.trinityyouthassociation.co.uk
Berwick www.berwickyouthproject.co.uk
Blyth www.thepointblyth.co.uk
Cramlington Voluntary Youth Project 01670 739009
Hexham www.hexhamyi.org.uk
Morpeth www.barnabas-northumberland.org
Prudhoe East Youth Centre 01661 832343
Rothbury & Coquetdale Youth Project 01669 621 398
Seahouses Youth Project 01665 721868
Regular group meetings take place in Berwick for young carers aged 9-15. For more information, contact Lorna Chappell (lorna.chappell@northumberland.gov.uk).
You can download the new Young Carers Guide here or alternatively call 0844 800 7354 and Carers Northumberland will be happy to send you out a copy.
Useful Websites for:
Young Carers www.youngcarers.net
Professionals www.carers.org/professionals/young-carers
E Learning resource for schools http://static.carers.org/e-learning/
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