The project is one of the specialist services run by Carers in Bedfordshire which offers Young and Sibling Carers aged 3 to 16 with free emotional and practical support, information, advice, advocacy and training.
We believe in the positive benefit of them meeting as many share common experiences. They can also gain peer support while having great fun!
Aims for Young and Sibling Carers
To make friends and enjoy themselves
To meet others facing similar situations
To discuss and value their feelings and experiences
To learn how to manage difficult situations and identify support networks
To learn more about disability and illnesses
Social Clubs
Trips and Activities
'Young Carers Grants'
'Out of Hours Advice Line' - 07531 915190
Family time at our 'Carers Cafe'
Emotional and practical support
Informal one to one sessions
Help to develop strategies for dealing difficulties and improving health and well-being
Clubs We hold 11 clubs a month where the young and sibling carers can be active or just chill out.
They can have fun and get support in a safe and friendly environment where they feel special and can take some time out for themselves for a few hours.
We hold monthly clubs in Kempston, Biggleswade, Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard and Silsoe. Free transport is provided if required and we have exclusive use of the venues.
Social events & activities
We try to plan these to run inconjunction with the young and sibling carers clubs and have included pantomines, outdoor activities, an X-Factor concert, residential trips and are always well attended and great fun!
Specific Out of Hours Advice Line - 07531 915190
A member of our team will be available to talk to you in confidence. You can ring, text or leave a message and we will get back to you. Remember, you do not have to be a member to contact us.
07531 915190
Monday to Friday 4:30pm to 6pm
Saturday and Sunday 11am to 5pm
Staff & volunteers Our staff are very dedicated and professionally qualified. We work hard to implement 'best practice' for all areas involving safeguarding for children and young people. All staff and volunteers are CRB checked to enhanced level.
What to do next
To enjoy and gain benefit from all our support services, have a question or concern or would just like to talk to someone in confidence please contact one of the team.
Have some fun now and let us know your score!
Services we offer
Contact Us
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Telephone: 0300 111 1919
Address: Suite K Sandland Court Pilgrim Centre Brickhill Drive Bedford MK41 7PZ
