Welcome to Your Space
This is our online space for young adult carers with a caring role from the age of 14 to 25 which includes blogs, tips and information.
And we invite your comments and queries – hello@suffolkfamilycarers.org
“Elvis has left the building………”
Last week young carers got up onto a stage and performed in front of the families. Some had never performed in front of anyone before, and some played instruments they

Bolters at the Ready! Part 2
In October half term we introduced more young carers to the World of Warhammer. Thanks again to Elle from Ipswich Museum for letting us be based in the Learning room

Naomi’s story
Naomi referred herself to the Young Adult Carers (YAC) Team at the age of 16, her school had made her aware of the service and suggested the referral. Naomi lived

Morgan’s story
Having been a carer for over a year now, I think I finally feel comfortable sharing my experience of having an ill mum. I didn’t realise at first that I

Promoting wellbeing among young carers in Europe
The EU-funded ME-WE project We are excited to have been invited to participate in a European research project with Carers Trust and the University of Sussex. The aim of the

Setting Goals
Life can be overwhelming most times but it can also feel underwhelming. Whether its feeling as though you have too much going on or too little, this Goal Setting worksheet
7 days a week, 365 days a year….
What is Kooth? Kooth is a free, safe and anonymous online chat where you can find someone to talk to when you need it. If you are going through a

Bolters at the ready!
Our new Warhammer club, is slowing starting to get established and we now have a regular base at Ipswich Museum. For those that don’t know much about Warhammer, it’s a

YAC Engagement and Co-Production Update
Over the past couple of months the Young Adult Carers Team have been working with a group of young adult carers and Suffolk County Council’s Engagement Hub to recognise the


