Young Carers Service

Carers Bromley supports carers of all ages living in the London Borough of Bromley. The Young Carers Service supports young people who are aged between 4 – 18 years and who live in a family where someone is affected by a long term illness, disability, mental health issue, alcohol or substance misuse or HIV.

The service aims to provide the following:

Opportunities to talk to someone who will listen
Opportunities to meet with other young carers
Information and help to access services available to them
Advocacy, both within families and with the statutory and voluntary agencies
Access to respite services
Help for young carers to develop their social skills, self esteem and confidence
Help young carers to have a childhood

This is achieved by offering:

Age appropriate activities (during school holidays)
Young Carers Forum (Over 11s)
Monthly Health Information Sessions (Over 10s)
Weekend Respite Opportunities
Regular Newsletters
Freephone Helpline Service
One to One Support
Specific Information Sessions

Contact: Freephone: 0800 015 7700

Please see Publications for the latest Young Carers Newsletter.