Support for young carers

We can offer support for young carers such as activities and one to one support with trained workers, find out more here.

Young carers are children and young people who look after someone in their family who has an illness, a disability, or is affected by mental ill-health or substance misuse.

The Young Carers Team supports young people aged 6 to 18 who are caring for a family member who cannot cope without their support.

We work with Vibe to take a whole family approach to assess and support carers. We provide support wherever possible, such as trips or activities to provide peer support or one-to-one chats with trained workers. We also support families to ensure that they receive a full package of help that they require.

Our young carer assessments are child-friendly and easily accessible. 

The service also works alongside schools in Knowsley to promote and identify Young Carers. This involves raising awareness through assemblies, training with teaching staff and through the promotion of the Young Carers Schools Award.

Young carer eligibility criteria

To be eligible for support from the Young Carers Team, a young person must meet all of the following criteria:

  • Be aged between 6 and 18 years old
  • Live in Knowsley Borough
  • Be aware of the referral and have their parent/guardian's consent
  • Care for a family member (parent, sibling, or other relative)

Contact

Email

Knowsley.YoungCarers@knowsley.gov.uk

Me Time programme for young carers

Knowsley Young Carers can access the Me Time programme, a session for local young carers to take a break from caring for family members. The session runs on Mondays and Wednesdays at various sites in Knowsley and provides opportunities for young carers to get involved in new and exciting activities, such as:

  • Outdoor education activities
  • Cultural trips, such as visiting theatres and the cinema
  • Mainstream sports, such as football and netball
  • Generic youth activities, such as chilling with friends and youth workers

The Me Time programme is a great way for young carers to have fun, relax, and make new friends. It is also an opportunity for them to learn new skills and try new things.

Contact 

To get involved please contact Vibe.

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