Young Carers

Definition of a young carer:

Young carers are children and young people under 18, who's life is restricted by the need to take responsibility for a person who is either:

chronically ill, has a disability, is experiencing mental distress, is affected by alcohol and/ or substance misuse or is elderly or infirm.

The person you may be caring for could be:

A parent, a brother or sister, grandparent or other relative who is disabled, has some chronic illness, mental health problem or other condition connected with a need for care, support or supervision.

Does this sound like we’re describing you? If so read on……..

Our Mission is to:

To give every young carer the same life chances as any young person in Birmingham.

To enable us to achieve this, we offer:

Practical and emotional support
Befriending, this may be on a one to one basis
Advocacy
Advice and Information
Social Activities
Respite care for the person you care for whilst you attend your activity

How can I join the group?

It’s simple, just give the project a call on 0121 474 5555, or come along to one of the sessions in your area. Don’t feel shy about coming alone; bring a friend for support.

Day’s, times and places we meet:

Tuesday’s

4.00-5.30pm
After School Activities (light meal provided)
Manningford Hall
Bells Lane
Druids Heath, B14

Thursday’s

3.30-5.00pm
Cyber Cafe
Dell Meadow Health & Family Centre
Bells Lane
Druids Heath

Dell Meadow Centre
Bells Lane
Druids Heath
Birmingham
B14 5RY

Telephone 0121 474 5555

What can I expect to be doing?

Activities available at the Maypole Centre:

Getting to know you / Group discussions
Video / CD night
Pool
Music Workshop
Computer games
Surfing the net or chatting with other young carers in the young carers web chat room
Chill out
Talks from professional bodies. e.g. Police/Fire/Ambulance Services, District Nurses, Crossroads Care Support Workers to provide information
Computer games
Surfing the net or chatting with other young carers in the young carers web chat room
School holidays activities run during the day (This may be with other young carers from other groups)
Occasional trips out (This may be with other young carers or members from other groups)
Getting involved with after school clubs
One to One sessions, (talking to a Support Worker if you have any confidential issues)
Weekly meetings Manningford Hall, Bells Lane, Druids Heath, B14

‘Remember, the group belongs to you, it’s up to you what we do’.