About this service
Depending on the level of support needed, our free service offers:
• A monthly young carers respite group;
• Confidential one-to-one support with a dedicated worker;
• Help to access other services;
• Training opportunities, e.g. first aid, fire awareness or building self esteem and confidence;
• Issue based workshops;
• Access to our counselling service if needed;
• Transition into the adult carers service once you reach 18;
• Opportunity to take an activity break, make friends and have some fun!
Anyone can make a referral to Birmingham Young Carers Unite. Referrals are followed up with a home visit to assess the level of care being provided.
Spurgeons Young Carers Birmingham provides support and help for young carers up to the age of 18. We split our groups into three age groups; 5-10s, 11-14 and 15+.
Depending on the level of support needed, our free service offers:
• A monthly young carers respite group;
• Confidential one-to-one support with a dedicated worker;
• Help to access other services;
• Training opportunities, e.g. first aid, fire awareness or building self esteem and confidence;
• Issue based workshops;
• Access to our counselling service if needed;
• Transition into the adult carers service once you reach 18;
• Opportunity to take an activity break, make friends and have some fun!
Anyone can make a referral to Birmingham Young Carers Unite. Referrals are followed up with a home visit to assess the level of care being provided.
Spurgeons Young Carers Birmingham provides support and help for young carers up to the age of 18. We split our groups into three age groups; 5-10s, 11-14 and 15+.