Young adult carers are people age 16 to 25 who live with or care for a family member or friend with long term mental illness, physical illness or disability. Often, when a young person is looking after a parent, they have to take responsibility for younger brothers and sisters too.
Caring for someone at a young age can have a huge impact on mental health and life chances, with young adult carers suffering from a range of conditions like depression and anxiety, social isolation, poor educational outcomes and unemployment. That’s why in 2022 we launched City & Hackney Young Adult Carers Service to support carers aged 16 to 25 living in the borough.
What we offer:
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A weekly social group for carers to meet, make friends and have a break
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Monthly day trips and outings (when funding allows)
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Short breaks like a weekend away (x1 per year)
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Targeted personal support for specific issues like mental health, employment, education and welfare benefits.
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Youth centred counselling
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Support for domestic abuse
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Advocacy (somebody to help you argue your case when you’re in a difficult situation)
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Supporting letters / evidence of caring role
To enquire:
Call our Young Adult Carers Service Co-ordinator Ben on 07881 095 653 or ben.phillips@hackneycarers.org.uk
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Phone us: 020 8533 0951
Email us: info@hackneycarers.org.uk
Open hours: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM (phone lines are open 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
