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

Getting things done!
Hi. How are you keeping? I have been asked to write a blog for the ‘Your Space’ pages and I am finding it hard to get started. In theory it

Young Carers Festival 2024
We took 21 young carers from across the county to Thorpe Woodlands adventure centre for 2 days of fun and activities. We were joined by 40 other young carers from

Sweet Moments: Cupcake Workshop in Haverhill
Picture this: A group of primary-aged children, all young carers, gathered for a day of fun, frosting, and friendship……

YAC cooking course – March 24
We recently ran a two session cooking course for our Young Adult Carers in the East of the county. Looking at improving their basic cooking skills and general food hygiene

Ask 3 questions
When you attend a medical appoint with a family member you care for there are three questions you can ask

Call to Action from Young Carers
To mark young carer action day on Wednesday 13th March our Young Carer/Young Adult Carer Committee have composed an open ‘Call to Action’ letter they would like your help to

Children’s Mental Health Week 2024
Children’s Mental Health Week will take place from 5 to 11 February 2024, with the theme of My Voice Matters. Please see below some suggestions for resources for you/your child to explore.

Where are you on your list?
If you were to write a list of the top 7 people in your life who you give your time and attention to, where would you place yourself on that

Update to the support in the Lowestoft, Waveney and Coastal area.
We are excited to announce that Helen Blight is our new Young Adult Carer adviser for the Lowestoft, Waveney and Coastal areas. Some of you may recognise her as she


