Young Carers Zone 8+

The Young Carers Service offer a range of activities and collaborative events to support the needs and wellbeing of Young Carers. If you have any questions or think you know a Young Carer who could benefit from our services please contact us.

Take a peek at our YC activities and the latest news on our Insta, our Blog and list of YC useful contacts. Subscribe to our YC Youtube channel to see all the ways we spread awareness for Young Carers. You can view our latest YC News here.

Peer Support Groups
‘Chill & Learn’ Homework Club
1-1 Support
Disney & Dessert Movie Nights
Rap Therapy Workshops
Plot Twist Workshops
Young Carers Action Day
Young Carers Ambassadors

Are you a Young Carer?

If you are taking on a caring role, we are here for you, there are so many ways you can get involved!

To get registered:

Get a parent or guardian to complete a registration form for you
Any professional working with you or your family, e.g a social worker or teacher, can complete a referral form
OR, you can just 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.

Are you aged 14+?

Young Adult Carers can access support too! We have activities and services for YACs aged 14+ and 18 - 25 years old. Find out more here...

Multiple Dates
Wed 24 Jun
YC Ambassadors
Sutton Carers Centre
Book
24 Jun 2026, 15:30 – 17:00
Sutton Carers Centre, 1st floor, Sutton Gate, 1 Carshalton Rd, Sutton SM1 4LE, UK
A space at Sutton Carers Centre for the Young Carer Ambassadors to assemble! -- here they strategize ways of championing the rights of Young Carers. We aim to raise awareness of the impact of caring, we want to hear from you!
Multiple Dates
Mon 29 Jun
Chill N' Learn
Sutton Carers Centre
Book
29 Jun 2026, 15:30 – 17:00
Sutton Carers Centre, 1st floor, Sutton Gate, 1 Carshalton Rd, Sutton SM1 4LE, 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.
Multiple Dates
Wed 01 Jul
Peer Support
Sutton Carers Centre
Book
01 Jul 2026, 15:30 – 17:00
Sutton Carers Centre, 1st floor, Sutton Gate, 1 Carshalton Rd, Sutton SM1 4LE, UK
A safe and welcoming space for Young Carers to hang out, have fun with games and activities, connect with others, swap information and advice, gain support and take a breather.
Multiple Dates
Tue 21 Jul
Induction Evening
Sutton
Book
21 Jul 2026, 16:00 – 17:30
Sutton, 1st floor, Sutton Gate, 1 Carshalton Rd, Sutton SM1 4LE, UK
Induction Evening is a space for Young Carers to register. This is an opportunity for YCs to meet for the first time and for YCs who haven't engaged for a bit to come and say hi to the YC team.

What's on

For all YC activity bookings, click RSVP or text 07787 063 340 with your name, age, activity choices.

Blog it!

YC news is accessible to all on our Blog! Keep up to date with what's going on locally, access

great resources for you and your wellbeing, and of course latest Sutton Young Carers Service News.

Got something you'd like to share? Get in touch with pictures, photography, poems and short stories - or shout from the rooftops about an achievement or some advice you'd like to share with other Young Carers and we'll add a Blog by you!!

Activity Booking Form (Last week of June - August)

Our regular sessions: Chill & Learn homework club, Peer Support, Induction Evening and YC Ambassadors are all up and running. We have new 18+ Young Adult Carer sessions targeted at giving you the opportunity to try different cuisine and learn new skills, these groups are Munch & Meet and The Plug. From the 20th July we'll swapping the homework for building and exploring in Minecraft Mondays tackle challenges with other Young Carers and work your way up to defeat the Ender Dra

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Brighton Day Trip

It was a long time coming but the weather and the day was amazing! Visit Brighton with us!

Respite

Crafting Confidence

This May half term, we stepped behind the screen and discovered the magic of shadow puppetry! ✨ Led by expert puppeteer Karensa, we explored storytelling through imaginative games, playful scenarios, and plenty of creative teamwork. From silly improvised moments to bringing characters to life, everyone had the chance to share ideas and build confidence together. Using crafting materials, card, and lots of imagination, we designed and created our own shadow puppet characters b

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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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