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How Can We Support You?

The Barking & Dagenham and Thurrock Young Carers Projects can support you in lots of different ways:  

  • You can join us on positive and fun activities and trips away 
  • 1:1 support with a Young Carers Support Worker 
  • You can chat to us via social media or text messages 
  • Have access to our training / workshop programme to gain new skills 
  • Access to our newsletter 
  • Confidential advice and information 
  • Meet other young people with similar stories 
  • Have time out from your caring role 
  • We can help you talk to your school, so they have a better understanding of your caring role and offer extra support if needed 
  • Plan for your future using the Outcome Star 
  • Access a formal Young Carers Assessment 
  • Access out tutor group to help with homework (Barking & Dagenham only) 
  • Help with transition from school to work / college or university 

 

Every Young Carer's situation is different, it is not necessarily the amount of care undertaken but the impact that it has on a young person's life.  

Latest News

  • Young Carers Face to Face Activities

    As you are aware we are running a reduced amount of face to face activities. Please read the polite reminder below. It is important all Young Carers Families read the below.

  • Barnardos See, Hear, Respond

    See Hear Respond is a partnership to help children, young people and families cope with the Covid-19 crisis.

    About See, Hear, Respond

  • Young Carers Latest Newsletter

    Check out both Barking & Dagenham and Thurrocks most recent Newsletters. 

  • Kooth - Online Mental Health Support

    The impact of the coronavirus pandemic has meant that academic and social structures had to shut down. Lockdown happened. Teaching face-to-face stopped. Exams were cancelled.

  • Guidance for Schools Covid-19 Recovery

    Young carers are particularly vulnerable during the Covid-19 crisis and many are juggling increased caring responsibilities with their schoolwork.