Young Carers
Here are some links that offer help and advice for you and your family.
Barnardos
Barnardos is a British charity dedicated to caring for vulnerable children and young people.
DISC - Developing Initiatives Supporting Communities
DISC is an independent North of England based charity that focuses on deprivation and exclusion.
Durham County Council - Young Carers Support and Advice
Durham County Council have dedicated a web page to offering help and advice to young carers.
Durham Young Carer's Strategy
The aim of Durham Young Carers Strategy is to outline County Durham’s intentions to support young carers. In doing this it will detail the relevant national research relating to carers, identify current provision to support young carers, identify gaps in provision and set out an ambitious and proactive approach to supporting our young carers in County Durham.
Family Action
Family Action work with over 45,000 children and families a year by providing practical, emotional and financial support through over 100 services based in communities across England.
- Do you look after a parent, brother, sister or other relative because of their disability, illness or problems?
- Are you under 18 years old?
- Do you want some time out?
Contact Family Action for details. Tel: 0191 383 2520
Young Carers poster.pdf Young Carers flyer.pdf
Initial Response
Initial Response is a service that provides an initial point of contact where there are concerns or worries about a child, young person, or their family - including where there may be safeguarding concerns.
Sibs - For Brothers and Sisters of Disabled Children and Adults
Sibs is the UK charity for people who grow up with a disabled brother or sister. SIBS support siblings who are growing up with, or who have grown up with, a brother or sister with any disability, long-term chronic illness, or life limiting condition.
Youngcarers.net
Youngcarers.net is a website dedicated to offering support and help to young people who have the responsibilty of looking after a family member who may suffer from an illness, a disability, a mental health problem or a substance misuse problem.