Liden Young Carers

A Young Carer is a child or young person under 18 who regularly looks after someone in their family or a friend who is ill, disabled, or has a mental health problem or an addiction.

Children may help with any of the following:

● Shopping, cooking, cleaning
● Managing medicines or money
● Providing personal care
● Help with leaving the house
● Keeping an eye on someone
● Providing emotional support

                                                                                                                      Kelly Robison ([email protected])

Mrs Robison runs a termly Liden Academy Young Carers group. The Young Carers have the chance to meet with other children with similar responsibilities and have lots of fun enjoying a variety of craft activities and board games.

If you, or a family member, needs support, please contact Mrs Robison. All contact will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you would like more information on support available to Young Carers in Swindon please visit Supporting Unpaid Young Carers | Swindon Carers Centre