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Barking & Dagenham 8-19's

Are you under 19 and live in Barking & Dagenham???

 

Do you look after or help someone in your family home???

 

Young Carers are young people who live in a family where someone is affected by a long term illness, disability, mental health issues, alcohol and / or substance misuse or HIV.  The Young Carers Service supports Young Carers aged 8-19 years old.

 

Services we provide:

  • Home Visit

 

  • One-to-One Support

 

  • Respite Activities

 

  • Oppurtunity to meet new friends

 

  • Training / Workshops

 

  • Newsletter & Information

Click here for our current leaflet 

Latest News

  • Young Carers Face to Face Activities

    As you are aware we are running a reduced amount of face to face activities. Please read the polite reminder below. It is important all Young Carers Families read the below.

  • Barnardos See, Hear, Respond

    See Hear Respond is a partnership to help children, young people and families cope with the Covid-19 crisis.

    About See, Hear, Respond

  • Young Carers Latest Newsletter

    Check out both Barking & Dagenham and Thurrocks most recent Newsletters. 

  • Kooth - Online Mental Health Support

    The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has meant that academic and social structures had to shut down. Lockdown happened. Teaching face-to-face stopped. Exams were cancelled.

  • Guidance for Schools Covid-19 Recovery

    Young carers are particularly vulnerable during the Covid-19 crisis and many are juggling increased caring responsibilities with their schoolwork.