The
project offers support in a variety of ways to young carers aged 11-21, living
in the Borough of Eastleigh.
How
does it work?
The
project provides one-to-one support, peer group support, information and
advocacy to young carers.
How
do you define a young carer?
A young
carer is a young person who looks after, or helps to look after, a family member
who has a physical disability, learning disability, long-term illness, mental
health or drug/alcohol abuse problem.
What
about older carers?
ECS also
has a
Carers Centre, providing support to carers in the borough of
Eastleigh. The centre also provides a service in Romsey.
How
are young carers referred to the project?
Young
carers can make direct contact with the centre, or they may be referred by
another agency.
Interesting
facts
The
project runs a young carers club night every 4 weeks and also arranges a group
activity monthly. The Young carers Project is funded by Comic Relief until July
2005.
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