Telford and Wrekin
All Age Carers Centre
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Involving, Inspiring, Supporting
Empowering Unpaid Carers
01952 240209
Young Adult Carers
Overview
Are you over 18 and providing unpaid support to someone who is ill, disabled, frail, or living with mental health or substance misuse challenges? Our doors and phones are open to support you. ??????
You might be helping with:
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Physical care – lifting, moving or helping someone get around
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Emotional support – listening, comforting or calming
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Medical support – managing or giving medication
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Personal care – washing, bathing or toileting
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Household tasks – cooking, cleaning, shopping or laundry
If so, you are an adult family carer - and we’re here to support you.
Health and Wellbeing
Caring can be physically and emotionally draining. You might feel tired, anxious, overwhelmed or isolated, and miss the life you had before.
Caring for someone can impact many areas of your life. You might find yourself needing support with:
Why Might You Need Support?
Education and Employment
We support young adult carers to achieve their goals in education and employment. We understand that balancing caring responsibilities with college, training or work can be challenging, so we offer guidance, encouragement and practical support to help young carers build confidence, develop skills and access the opportunities they deserve. Our aim is to help every young adult carer feel supported to reach their full potential while balancing their caring role.
Your Future and Opportunities
We support young adult carers to look ahead and explore their future opportunities. Whether they are thinking about education, employment, training or new experiences, we provide encouragement, guidance and support to help them recognise their strengths and build confidence. We want every young adult carer to feel positive about their future and know that their caring role does not have to limit the opportunities available to them.