Young carers
Centre 33 provides a range of services for 8-18 year olds Young Carers, we work to the Princes Royal Trust definition of a Young Carer:
Young carers are children and young persons under 18 who provide, or intend to provide, care, assistance or support to another family member who is disabled, physically or mentally ill, or has a substance misuse problem. They carry out, often on a regular basis, significant or substantial caring tasks, taking on a level of responsibility that is inappropriate to their age or development.
Our Young Carers Project can help you by:
- Providing someone to talk to.
- Inviting you to a regular group which offers a break, fun activities, and new friends.
- Talking to school or other professionals with you or on your behalf.
- Working with you to make sure your voice is heard.
- Raising awareness of Young Carer's issues.
- Sending you regular copies of our Juicy News Letter.
Support is free and confidential.
Contact Details:
Kate Rees
01223 307488
youngcarers@centre33.org.uk
Is there a group on your area?
Groups are held in Cambridge City, Sawston, Milton, Cambourne and Ely.
Centre 33 offers support to Young Carers in Cambridge City, South Cambridgeshire and East Cambridgeshire.
For Young Carers Support in other areas of Cambridgeshire:
Huntingdon & Fenland – contact West Anglian Young Carers 0845 2412125
Having your say!
Centre 33 has a committee of democratically elected Young Carers who make decision on behalf of their peers on the project. This involves planning and deciding on trips such as Theme parks and activities, to fundraising, interviews on the radio and for the papers.
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We also work in partnership with lots of other organisations to try and introduce as many opportunities for Young Carers as possible, such as local artists, street-dancers, musicians etc.
Quotes from young people
"I came because my mum is disabled so it gets me away and gives me some time to myself to do stuff I like."
"Centre 33 is the only way she's going to get to know, meet, and share with other carers. Apart from her going to Groovy Gang, which is definitely set up for the siblings as something for them, and acknowledging that their lives can be affected, that they need an outlet, apart from that I can't think of any other way that this is being catered for" Mum of Young Carer
"I really enjoy going to group, its really important and the stuff we do is excellent"
"I've used Centre 33 because I wanted to become a better person. My Mum is disabled, she's got MS, but she can't help it. I've learnt to put my chin up and get on with it."
"Life's pretty tough when you're a carer"
"Looking after mum is what I do. I'm ok with it"
"Thank you so much Centre 33. For all the support you have given me and my brother, I don't think I could have done it without the help and support from all the staff here"
The Message
The Young Carers Message Team are democratically elected representatives from across the project. They have produced a training resource for the adults in their world – especially teachers, to encourage identification and appropriate support for young carers within the county.
The Message training will be Launched on Thursday 3rd March 2011 to register for this training please visit this link The Message Training
You can read the Young Carers - Guidance for Schools and LEAs document here
Professionals: If you have received The Message Training please evaluate this training using this Survey
Award winning service:
Centre 33's Young Carers Project won a Cambridge News Community Award 2008 for Children's Support.
Celebrating Young Carers Week - 13th June 2011 www.carersweek.org
.Volunteering opportunities
We rely heavily on volunteers at our groups. if you are interested in future volunteering opportunities please call or download our application and role description.
To find out how to support local Young Carers please call Kate on 01223 307488 for further information.