D0 YOU KNOW OF ANY YOUNG CARERS?


You may already know of a family where there is a young carer......They may be doing any of the following:-

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Washing, ironing
shopping, cooking
cleaning

They may not be caring all of the time and the affect of caring will differ from one young carer to another.

 General Care
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Assisting with mobility
Helping with dressing

Young carers can often be ignored and forgotten.

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Showering,
bathing
toileting

Many young carers remain hidden because they are not at home when workers visit.
Emotional Support
 Helping other family
members to feel OK
including the person
being cared for

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Child Care
Looking after
younger brothers and sisters

 

HOW YOU CAN HELP YOUNG CARERS

  • Make it easy for children and young people to talk about things that may worry them

  • Listen to what young carers and their families say

  • Have a young carer policy

    Teachers, Education Welfare Officers, GP's, Health Visitors, Community, Ex School Nurses, Youth Workers, Social Workers and Workers from voluntary organisations will, at some time, be in contact with young carers.
    Here are some of the areas that need to be considered:-

 

The Young Carer
Workers can:

  • Listen if you need someone to talk to

  • Give information and advice

  • Help you meet other young carers

  • Provide opportunities for fun activities

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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN DOING MORE?
 E-mail carers@northamptonshire-carers.org