Young Carers Family Service: support for siblings caring for their brother(s) and sister(s)
About
A sibling young carer is a child or young person under 18 who is impacted by significant caring responsibilities at home for a sibling that has a disability, has been ill for a long time, has a learning disability or has a problem linked to drugs or alcohol. The cared for sibling must have a formal diagnosis (referrals for siblings on a pathway or with an EHCP with no formal diagnosis will not be accepted).
What we do
- The sibling carer must have significant caring responsibilities in relation to the cared for sibling, ie: Physical - personal care, lifting, feeding, washing and dressing Emotional - witnessing emergency medical interventions or traumatic events
- Provide specialist young carer assessments and information, advice and support for parents.
- Advocacy and coordination of support with different agencies.
- Counselling/play therapy for the young carer.
- Local young carer groups, regular activity days and time out with groups of young carers. Help to access activities and clubs in local areas.
Age range
0-17
Wheelchair accessible
Yes
Free to use
Yes