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Southampton Young Carers
Project
Southampton Young Carers Project has been established for 10 years. The project works with children and young people aged between 8 - 18yrs whose lives are affected by caring for an unwell or disabled family member.
The person they care for may have a physical or learning disability, mental ill health or have difficulties with drug/alcohol use.
The project is committed to ensuring young carers enjoy positive activities and opportunities that other young people enjoy.
Southampton Young Carers Project currently runs 3 youth groups across the city. This enables young carers to come together, gain necessary respite from their caring role and offer peer support and understanding to each other.
The Young Carers choose and plan their activities, aiding in growth of empowerment and confidence skills.
The Young Carers project also provides a befriending service for young carers on a 1:1 basis to access hobbies, sports and recreation opportunities.
Schools Outreach Workers cover secondary schools in Southampton. They offer P S H E lessons, assemblies, and teacher training. Regular termly support groups and one off exciting activities during school holidays.
Information and advocacy is integral to the work of the project.
What young people say about the project:
"It gives me a break"
"I have so much fun with my befriender"
"I never realised there were so many other kids just like me"
"I can't wait to get to the group"
Enquiries are welcomed from professionals, families
and young people.
Referrals can be made directly with the permission of the young carer.
To find
out more please contact:
Megan Marks or Shelley Diaper
Southampton Young Carers Project,
Southampton Voluntary Services,
Voluntary Action Centre,
Kingsland Square,
St Mary Street,
Southampton, SO14 1NW
Tel: 023 80216032
02380216011
email m.marks@southamptonvs.org.uk / s.diaper@southamptonvs.org.uk