Services for young carers

Services working with young carers

Barnardo’s runs 20 services across the UK which work to support young carers and their families in a variety of ways:
  • Helping the family to find the support they need, and are entitled to, from local services, so that a child’s caring responsibilities can be reduced.
  • Supporting young carers to use local services such as sports clubs, support groups, and health centres.
  • Providing advice and emotional support through counselling and drop-in sessions
  • Liaising with schools so that teachers can better support their students
  • Providing opportunities for young carers to take a break from their caring responsibilities, spend time with other young carers and share experiences
  • Providing opportunities for young carers to learn more about their parent’s illness or disability

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