Young Carers
Our Young Carers regularly meet at Images, Canvey Island Town Centre and have the opportunity to undertake lots of fun activities and outings!
The Young Carers are given the opportunity to take part in a forum to suggest the activities they would most like to do!
Into the New Year the drop in sessions will continue to run on alternate Mondays and Tuesdays but these will now be open to all age groups. Please be aware there may be a repeat of activities and on a Tuesday the activity is aimed at the younger age group.
Dates for the New Year term are as follows:
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Tuesdays 5pm-7pm |
Mondays 6.30pm-8.30pm |
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Jan 3rd |
Jan 9th |
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Jan 17th |
Jan 23rd |
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Jan 31st |
Feb 6th |
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Feb 21st |
Feb 27th |
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Mar 6th |
Mar 12th |
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Mar 20th |
Mar 26th |
Young Carers Movie Night
Please note the movie night is CANCELLED in Monday 27th February. Please still meet at MOVIE STAR at 6.30pm and we will be going bowling instead.
Any questions please call Marion 01268 660860
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Our scheme supports children aged 8 to 18 who care for a relative with a physical learning or learning disability, mental health problem, long term illness, drug/alcohol misuse or domestic violence. The person they care for may be a parent or brother or sister. They may have help with their caring role from another family member or they may be the sole carer. With regard to caring for someone with a mental health problem it can be the impact this has on a child's life. We run drop in sessions which provide young carers with a break from their caring and give them the opportunity to meet other young carers. We provide fun and educational activities, trips out and advice and information. We can access the Young Carer Direct Support Fund for respite breaks or personal development opportunities for example school holidays, musical instruments, sports equipment. |
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For further information please contact Marion Horsley
Development Manager 01268 660860
