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Information for organisations referring young people

Young Carers Project
Supporting Young Carers in Cambridge & Ely

The Project supports under 19’s who support a family member with a long-term illness, disability, mental health problem or who misuse drugs or alcohol.

  We can help you by:

• Providing someone to talk to

• Groups, ATH Project and 1:1 Project

• Talking to your school about problems on your behalf

• Working with you to make your voice heard

• Raising awareness of young carers issues

Groups - We run six fortnightly groups in Cambridge and Ely. The groups offer the chance to:

• Meet other young carers who are providing support for a family member in the home

• Make new friends

• Have fun

• Have the chance to talk

• Be supported by each other, and the Project Team

• Enjoy activities and learn new skills

The groups are located in youth buildings in Cambridge and Ely and may have pool tables, table tennis, chill-out areas, Internet access and kitchen facilities. Each group will have between 8 and 14 young people attending and provides a great opportunity to get to know lots of new friends.

ATH Project - means Activities, Trips and Holidays. The Project offers young carers the opportunity to take part in a range of exciting activities and day trips. A team of elected young people will help with the planning, decision making and involvement of all the young carers on the Project. Some of activities and trips that we hope to do are:

•    Wicksteed ParK

•    Thorpe Park

•    Grafham Water

•    Bowling

•    Swimming

•    Go Ape (Thetford Forrest)

•    Hunstanton Beach Trip

•    Cambridge United football trip

•    Hilltop Outdoor Centre

1:1 Project - The 1:1 Project offers individual support to young people on the Project. It can sometimes be difficult discussing problems or answering questions in front of a group of people and the 1:1 project provides the opportunity to meet and discuss problems or questions in a more confidential and private way.

For more information contact Kate:

Telephone: 01223 307488

e-mail: youngcarers@centre33.org.uk
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