Young Carers
Are you aware about Warwickshire Young Carers? Young Carers is an independent charity who will try to help improve the lives of children and young people across Warwickshire by offering free and confidential help and support.
The definition of a young carer: “A Young Carer is a young person who lives with someone who has an illness, disability, mental health or substance misuse problem. They may also be taking on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult.
The caring can involve lots of physical care such as personal care, giving medication, helping someone get up, get dressed or to get around, or it could mean providing emotional support such as listening to them if they’re upset and looking out for them. In addition, many Young Carers are also responsible for looking after younger brothers and sisters and all or most of the household chores.
Young Carers are at risk of social isolation and bullying, under-achievement, absenteeism from school, and physical and mental ill health.”
There is more information & the referral form is available on the website: https://www.warwickshireyoungcarers.org.uk or you can call 01926 963940.
If you feel your child might be eligible to be recognised as a young carer, or you need help or support in filling out the referral form, please feel free to drop me a message on Class charts or contact me via the school office.
Kind Regards,
Mr. Cripps