The Hub Young Adult Carers 16-24
Support for Young Adult Carers aged 16-24
The Hub YAC is one of the specialist services run by Carers in Bedfordshire which offers young adult carers aged 16 to 24 with free information, advice, advocacy, training, practical and emotional support.
The services we provide:
Emotional & practical support
Informal one to one sessions
Help to develop strategies for dealing with difficulties
Information, advice & training
Social group nights
Events & activities
Bi-monthly newsletter
Help in any areas which they think are important to them
We strive to ensure that the needs of individual young adult carers are met so that they are able and motivated to engage in:
A healthy lifestyle
Education
Employment
Training
Making a successful transition to adult life
Young adult carers together:
We believe there is a great benefit in young adult carers acting together as they have many experiences in common.
Together through The Hub they can have fun, gain mutual support and think about ways to improve their lives.
The Hub night:
The Hub night is a central point where members can come to have fun, be active or just relax in a safe and friendly environment and take some time out for themselves for a few hours.
The Hub runs every month in Kempston and Leighton Buzzard between 7:30pm to 9:15pm.
What you can expect:
Coffee bar & kitchen area
TV’s and music
Beauty and relaxation therapy
Wii, PS3 & IT suite
Pool, darts & air hockey
Sports hall for various activities
Events & activities:
We try to plan these to run inconjunction with The Hub night and have included
go-karting, bowling, paintballing, tobogganing, spa days, meals out and are always well attended and great fun!
Staff & volunteers:
All our staff are trained and very dedicated.
All staff and additional volunteers are CRB checked to advance level.
Please contact Robert Cunningham if you would like to know more, have a question or concern or would just like to talk to someone in confidence.