The Services We Offer

The support we provide to each young carer is tailored to their individual needs. As a result, this support may change throughout the young carer’s time at Young Carers Bucks.

Club Nights

Young carers are invited to termly club nights based on Key Stages across Buckinghamshire. Club nights are a fun, social opportunity where young carers can meet up in a safe and relaxed atmosphere. They have access to a range of craft and cooking activities which have been designed by support workers. Young carers may also have access to games, computers, table tennis, football and pool. A meal is provided for all young carers. Most importantly, we have support workers and volunteers available throughout the night for young carers to talk to about their caring role, if they wish.

Targeted Support

We run targeted support groups for young carers who may have a similar caring role or are in a similar situation to their peers. These sessions provide an opportunity for young carers to gain a further understanding about their caring role in a safe space. The sessions incorporate fun group activities which allow young carers to relieve isolation, acknowledge and discuss their feelings, model coping strategies and enhance knowledge and information.

The sessions are carefully adapted to suit the needs of the young carers. Our team are continuously working to design relevant targeted support groups.

Group Activities

Some young carers have very limited access to social activities as a result of their caring role, so during the schools holidays we offer various activities and outings to the young carers who need it most. This can include respite for a few hours, day trips and for some, an overnight stay or short break.

We do not charge for any of our activities but we do have a Fundraising team who work hard to seek additional funding for these activities to be accessible for all.

One-to-One Sessions

At times, young carers may need more intensive support around their caring role. Our support workers will deliver up to six sessions tailored to a young carer’s personal situation.

School Support

We work with many schools across Buckinghamshire to support young carers. See Carers Bucks Schools Project for information on how young carers can receive support from their school.

Support for Young Carers with Additional Needs

We want to ensure we are supporting all young carers across Buckinghamshire. This includes young carers who may find it challenging to access elements of our main service due to their own additional needs.

Young carers can expect support in the following ways:

  • Advice, information and guidance (including signposting and referrals to other organisations)
  • Access to Carers Bucks newsletters
  • Invitations to online group activities
  • Invitations to Family Fun Days
  • The opportunity to meet support workers through school groups or school drop-ins (if appropriate)
  • One-to-one sessions around the caring role and the impact this may have (if appropriate)

If you are unsure whether a young carer will be able to access any of the services we offer, please contact us on 0300 777 2722 so we can have a chat.

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