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Young carers project saved by Children in Need

Slough young carers scheme future secure

 

Young carers in Berkshire have described how a support project has helped them cope with looking after their loved ones.

Slough Crossroads opens its doors for two hours each week, offering young people a much-needed break.

The service is open to children as young as four and offers advice and support throughout the week as well as weekly recreational activities.

Young carers will benefit from this

Crystal group gives young carers a break

Young carers meet.

Published on Friday 4 November 2011 09:46

YOUNGSTERS who look after sick relatives are given a chance to enjoy their childhood at a playgroup.

Life is not always easy for some primary school-aged children who have to care for unwell relatives or do the food shopping or house work.

But West Norfolk Carers provides these youngsters, aged between seven and 11, with a few hours of relaxation during their Crystal Group sessions.

Some of these youngsters will benefit from trips out and transport thanks to the Lynn News Young Carers Appeal.

We have teamed up with West Norfolk Carers to raise £100,000 to help improve the lives of youngsters, who are caring for sick relatives.

During the Crystal Group sessions on a Wednesday, 15 children have fun playing on the Wii or having a go at a variety of craft activities. They also enjoy snacks.

Young carers upset and must not be forgotten

Sad farewell to Bracknell Young Carers’ Project

By Julie Spencer
November 01, 2011

There were tears and laughter at a farewell party to mark the closure of Bracknell’s Young Carers Project.

More than 70 children and their parents joined co-ordinator Angela Evans and her staff to wind up the scheme that has supported them for five years.