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Young Carers Space 14+

This is your space if you are a Young Carer aged 14 to 17 years old.

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Never thought about yourself as a YC before?  Don't worry, you're not the only one!  Plus there are benefits of having your role recognised, especially if there are constraints on your education or social life.  It's never too late to get involved...

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We run activities such as:

  • Peer Support Groups

  • ‘Chill & Learn’ Homework Club

  • 1-1 Support

  • Games Nights

  • Anime Antics - Anime Movie Nights

  • Rap Therapy Workshops

  • Step Towards My Independence – (independence building working involving cooking and other activities)

  • Young Carers Action Day

  • Young Carers Ambassadors

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Are you a Young Carer?

Whether you are new to being a Young Carer or maybe it's all you've ever known... there are so many ways you can get involved! 

To get registered:

  • Get a parent or guardian to complete a referral form for you

  • Any professional working with you or your family, e.g. a social worker or teacher, can complete our referral form

  • OR, you can click the button and refer yourself!

Are you working with a Young Carer?

If you are a professional finding out about what we do and how we support Young Carers in Sutton, welcome!  When you are ready to make a referral, click here.

Not your age group?  Or perhaps you have a younger or older sibling?

We support Young Carers from the age of 8 with term-time & holiday activities and support, and Young Adult Carers 18+ with tailored services and support.  Skip to YC 8+ zone or 18+ page.

YC 14+ Activities

What's on

For YC activity bookings, click RSVP or text 07787 063 340 with your name, age, activity choices.
  • Chill N' Learn
    Chill N' Learn
    Multiple Dates
    13 May 2024, 15:30 – 17:00
    Sutton Carers Centre, Benhill house, 12-14 Benhill Ave, Sutton SM1 4DA, UK
    ‘Chill N' Learn’ is a space at Sutton Carers Centre where you can come and complete your homework in a quiet environment, with support from other Young carers and the Young Carers Service.
  • 14+ Peer Support
    14+ Peer Support
    Multiple Dates
    29 May 2024, 16:00 – 17:30
    Sutton Carers Centre, Benhill Ave, Sutton SM1 4DA, UK
    A space at Sutton Carers Centre to connect with other Young Carers, whilst sharing support, information and advice. It is also a space to have fun and relax in a calm environment.
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Blog news

Keep up to date with what's going on locally, find out about great resources for you and your wellbeing, and of course, all the latest Sutton Young Carers Service News.

Want to contribute?  If you have some news you'd like to share, get in touch.  Perhaps getting creative is your downtime?  Send us pictures, photos, poems, short stories - or tell us about an achievement or some advice you'd like to share with other Young Adult Carers and we'll get your published!!

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On Insta?  Follow us - this is the Sutton Young Carers Service virtual notice board!

Please note that we will NEVER contact you via Instagram. 

If you are concerned about any online contact you receive, please talk to us.

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