Support for Young Adult Carers aged 16-24
We provide young adult carers aged 16 to 24 with free information, training, advice, practical and emotional support. We strive to ensure the needs of individual younger carers are met so they are able and motivated to engage in education, training and work opportunities and to make a successful transition to adult life.
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 & outings
· 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:
· Education
· Training
· Employment
· A healthy lifestyle
· 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.
Staff & volunteers
All our staff are trained and very dedicated.
All staff and additional volunteers are CRB checked.
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 four weeks in Kempston and Leighton Buzzard.
What you can expect
· Coffee bar & kitchen area
· Widescreen TV’s and music
· Beauty products
· Wii, PS3 & IT suite
· Pool, darts & air hockey
· Sports hall for various activities
Events & activities
We try to plan these to run as well as The Hub night and have included bowling, cinema, tobogganing, meals out and are always great fun!
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.