Our services
We offer emotional/social/peer support, practical help and respite care to anyone aged 7-25 years living in Hart and Rushmoor who cares, unpaid, for a family member with an illness or disability, mental health condition or addiction.
The team, led by experienced youth workers, currently run young carers clubs at the Mayfield Community Centre in Farnborough.
The main focus of the clubs is on the young carers having fun, meeting other young people who are in a similar situation and receiving respite from their caring responsibilities. An additional aim is to give the young carers as many enjoyable, educational and challenging activities as possible to help improve their confidence, develop new skills and cope with issues that affect their lives.
We run a varied programme of activities throughout the term, which is based on feedback from the young carers on what they would like to do. Each week there is a main activity, for example, a cupcake challenge, tie dyeing t-shirts, quiz night etc. We also hold parties at Easter, Halloween and Christmas and have a Summer BBQ.
Club Timings
Due to high demand for our service young carers currently attend our clubs fortnightly.
- Junior Group: School years 3-5 : Tuesdays 5.30pm-7.30pm (week 1)
- Junior Group: School year 6 : Tuesdays 5.30pm-7.30pm (week 2)
- Senior Group: School year 7/8 : Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm (week 1)
- Senior Group : School years 9/10 : Wednesdays 6.30-8.30pm (week 2)
- Young Adult Carers: Age 15-25 : Alternate Thursdays 6.30-8.30pm
Transport is available for those young carers without access to a vehicle and attendance is free. There is no charge for any of the activities or refreshments provided.
Referrals
A young carer can be referred to the service by a member of their family, their school or college, or via a health and social care professional. Young carers can also refer themselves. To find out more information please contact us or complete our referral form.
Contact Hart & Rushmoor Young Carers
Call: 01252 815652
Mob: 07983 030689
Email: youngcarers@hartvolaction.org.uk
Visit
Hart Voluntary Action
Civic Offices, Harlington Way,
Fleet, Hampshire, GU51 4AE