On Tuesday evening our Young Adult Carers Team arranged a bowling evening to give young adult carers some time out and a chance to have some mildly competitive fun!
As it’s Young Carers Awareness Day today some of those that came along wanted to share a bit of information about their caring roles to help raise awareness of being a young person with a caring role.
“Being 19 years old and a carer, its hard to find others who understand and are supportive of my situation. With Young Adult Carers its helped me find people who understand and [now] have friendships that have lasted a long time. They have also helped me with my confidence and helped me build life skills I may need”. Jade Aged 19
“Being a young carer can be challenging at times and feel isolating to. I have been a carers for 10 years but only heard of Young Carers 4 years ago. Since I have come here I have so many friends and feel not alone”. Harriet Aged 18
“I have been caring for my little brother for around 5 years. When I found young adult carers about 3 years ago it was a whole new world, it helps to meet new people who are in the same situation, it is a lovely group of people who are like family. It is nice to have time away where people don’t judge each other”. Asia-Mai Aged 16
If you are a young person with caring responsibilities and would like to access our support or activities complete our online registration here
