Young carers
Support and advice
Children and young people under 18 who have caring responsibilities are often referred to as 'young carers.' These are young people whose lives are restricted in some way because they are supporting or taking responsibility for care of a person who is ill, has a disability or mental illness or misuses a substance. The majority of young carers are from single parent families and take on adult responsibilities.
London Borough of Tower Hamlets Youth and Connexions services are operating the Young Carers and Siblings Group. Young carers aged between 6 and 18 years are welcome to attend.
The project aims to:
- give young carers the opportunity to take a break from the daily responsibilities of being a carer;
- give young carers the opportunity to mix with other young carers in a social setting and engage in sports, leisure and social activities;
- support young carers on any issues concerning them and offer one to one advice and guidance from the borough's core team of personal advisors.
The group can take part in activities such as art, drama, music, photography, canoeing, biking, climbing, swimming, cinema, bowling, day trips and other activities as decided by the young people who attend.
Through club based and non club based activities the young carers will be supported by personal advisors to develop their self esteem and self confidence through group based activities and one to one support from a personal advisor.
Club Session Timetable
Mondays 6.30pm to 8.30pm Age group 13-18
Tuesday 5.30 pm to 7.30pm Age group 8-13
The club based activities take place at: The Urban Adventure Base, 150 Burdett Road, Mile End Park, London E3 4JT.
For more information please contact:
Akhtar Rahim
Tel: 020 7364 5834
E-mail: akhtar.rahim@towerhamlets.gov.uk
LBTH New Start
St Mary's Church Hall
First Floor, Kitcat Terrace
Bow E3 2SA.
