Resources to support young people
Amplify:
Speak to Me (Made by Dermot Daly, Tessie Orange-Turner and Elorm)
On the Inside (Made by Gitika Buttoo, Naureen Hafeez, Naila, Hussain, K.A & Darim)
Two graphic novels co-created with young carers to creatively, safely and meaningfully reflect on their own experiences and advocate for the rights of Black and South Asian young carers.
Children living with parents who use substances are a group of children who are overlooked in legislation, policy and practice. This guide draws on research that puts children’s voices front and centre. Findings from safeguarding practice reviews consistently show clear system failures and a lack of inter-agency communication where parental substance use is identified as the primary factor in the significant injury or death of a child. Through attention to the child’s narrative, this guide will support social workers in their assessment of risk and the protective factors needed by children to buffer against the negative impact of parental substance use.
Changes to the school census: From Spring 2023, there is going to be a new Young Carer indicator on the schools’ census return for all schools (not nurseries). This indicator will record whether the pupil has been identified as a young carer and by whom. For more information, watch a webinar about this here.
Other useful resources:
Website with information and campaigns to help prevent FASD
Provides support to people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), their families and communities; campaigns to raise public awareness; and promotes relevant policies and practices.
Website is for young people with FASD including information about FASD and things that can help.
Sheffield ME Group offer support advice and advocacy for diagnosed with Long Covid
Information around living with Long Covid. This includes lots of useful self management strategies, information about when to seek additional support from your GP, plus a range of patient videos.
Student led volunteer project, offering free fun days out for children aged 8 to 12 years old who have a brother or sister with a disability. Activities run monthly on Saturdays (during university term-time) giving children a break and the chance to meet others in similar situations. Further details are on this leaflet. An application form can be downloaded here.
#WeCareToo is a campaign created by a group of young adult carers aged 18-25 in Newcastle. As part of this, they created a series of short animations in order to share their real-life caring experiences.
Young carers aged 8-15 from across Newcastle have created four x 1 minute animated films to help get greater recognition of young carers and more young carers being identified.
All of the young carers involved in developing the animations receive support from Newcastle Carers.
The Mix website full of tips and blogs for and by young carers about applying to university
A collection of inspiring stories from carers who successfully applied to further/higher education and were successful despite the challenges and adversity caring can bring.
Young carers may be eligible for some financial support while studying at college, depending on their household income.
A range of interactive materials that can be used with children, young people and families to build resilience and protective factors
Mental health support for you or for young people in your care. Filter content based on whether you're a young person, parent or professional working with young people, to get where you need to go as quickly as possible.
This site is for anyone who’s having suicidal thoughts or feelings, or who’s worried about someone else. You can use it to search for local and national help, support and information, as well as specific support around bereavement (and there are also learning and training resources).
Website providing health advice for parents, young people and pregnant women, and clinical resources to support healthcare professionals. Includes a section on young people’s mental health. The site was peer reviewed by some of the cared-for parents in SYC.
Winston’s Wish provides emotional and practical bereavement support to children and young people up to the age of 25, their families and those who care for them:
Freephone Helpline team for immediate advice, guidance and support from trained bereavement professionals
Information and resources to support a bereaved child or young person on their website
Expert advice for those bereaved by suicide, homicide and serious illness and supporting bereaved children with SEND.
Training for professionals, resources for schools and specialist publications.
A list of practical tips and ideas written by the young carers in our Action Group, to help young carers look after their own health and wellbeing.
