Welcome to Your Space
This is our online space for young carers with a caring role from the age of 5 to 13 which includes blogs, tips and information.
And we invite your comments and queries – hello@suffolkfamilycarers.org
Worries
Many children have worries which makes them think about problems or fears which may then lead to them feeling scared or nervous. Feeling worried is completely normal and as a
Lowestoft Ice Skating
Suffolk Family Carers took 40 children ice skating at Adventure Island in Lowestoft on 12th December. Some of the children had been ice skating before however, for some this was
PGL Bawdsey Manor Residential 2023
On Friday 27th to Sunday 29th October, 24 of our young carers came with us for a 2 day Adventure Residential at PGL Bawdsey Manor. We were extremely grateful for
Wellbeing tips with JOT
JOT the friendly robot is being used in Suffolk to help start a conversation with children of primary-school-age about the importance of talking about our feelings. The aim is to
Inquiry lays bare the impact on life opportunities of young carers
Your Voice Counts – Thank you to all that took the time to respond to the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Young and Young Adult Carers survey link we recently shared
Open letter calling for better support for young carers
On Young Carers Action Day in March, Carers Trust highlighted the needs of young carers and, together with them, called on government to take action to show their support. Eight
The Big Ambition – Young Carers Have your say!
The Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has launched The Big Ambition, a national survey of children and young people across England. The Big Ambition aims to hear
Wellbeing Fund secured for Young Carers and ND Project
Our Young Carers and Neurodevelopmental Differences (ND) Project are pleased to have secured funding from the Mid Suffolk District Council Community Grants – IP14 Wellbeing Fund.
Summer Fun – Picture Montage
A collection of some of the activities with our primary young carers – much fun was had by all!.
