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YOUNG CARERS
Young Carers are young people, aged under 18, who have caring
responsibilities. They are young people whose lives are in some way
restricted because of the need to take on responsibilities for the care of
a person who is ill, disabled, elderly or with drug/alcohol problems. Caring
tasks can range from general household chores to full personal care.
Caring
may affect young people, particularly at school, in some of the following ways;
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missing
school or arriving late because of caring tasks, or having to take brothers
and sisters to school first |
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not
completing schoolwork on time |
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finding
concentrations in class difficult |
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not
having enough time to study |
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low
self-esteem |
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appearing
tired or depressed |
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ulcers,
nervous tics, and other stress-related conditions |
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not
being able to join in after-school and weekend activities |
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being
bullied by other students because of their caring role |
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no
one being able to attend parents' evenings on their behalf |
How
can Teachers of Young Carers help?
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look
for the signs of a Young Carer |
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be
flexible about homework deadlines |
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offer
to listen to the young person about their problems |
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allow
the Young Carer privacy to use a phone when necessary |
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ask
them what help they need |
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share
information about the local help which is available |
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finding
a way to meet parents if they are unable to come to parents evenings |
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finding
ways to help Young Carers enjoy their time at school, and helping them to
take part in other activities out of school |
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discussing
caring and disability issues with the whole class |
Eden
Carers offer a number of services to Young Carers, with
the provision of a designated Young Carers' Support
Co-ordinator.
Read our latest
Young Carers Newsletter :
Summer
2010
April
2010 (Part 1)
April
2010 (Part 2)
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Carers |
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Trips
and Social Events aimed at under 18s
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Awareness
raising workshops - e.g. Multiple Sclerosis/Mental Health
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CONTACT
EDEN YOUNG CARERS
Links to
other Young Carers Projects:
Princess Royal Trust for Carers
dedicated website for Young Carers -
www.youngcarers.net
Furness
Young Carers Website - www.natterjacks.org.uk
Hammersmith and Fulham Young Carers
www.bubblycrew.org.uk
www.rd4u.org.uk
- RD4U
is a website developed by Cruse Bereavement Care's Youth Involvement Project
which aims to support young people, after the death of someone close to them.
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updated 04 August 2010
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