1. April 2018

2. What is a Young Carer?
Young Carers are defined as “children and young persons under 18 who provide or intend to provide care, assistance or support to another family member. They carry out, often on a regular basis, significant or substantial caring tasks and assume a level of responsibility that would usually be associated with an adult. The person receiving care is often a parent but can be a sibling, grandparent or other relative who is disabled, has a chronic illness, mental health problem or other condition connected with a need for care, support or supervision (Becker, 2000, p 378).

3. Young Carer Facts- Census data
Research indicates there are estimated to be 700,000 Young carers in the UK
There has been an 83 % increase in young carers aged 5-7 years
68% of Young Carers are bullied
46% are getting up in the night to care for loved ones, missing out on their own sleep.
More than 80% are carrying out caring duties every day or most days of the week.
One in ten young carers go the shops unaccompanied to buy essentials for the family.
Three quarters of these children are providing emotional support by cheering up family members when they are sad.
Source: Carers Trust 2011 Census

4. What might a Young Carer do ?
Practical Tasks, such as cooking, housework and shopping
Physical Care, such as helping someone out of bed
Emotional Support, such as talking to someone who is distressed
Managing the family budget and collecting prescriptions
Helping to give medicine
Helping someone communicate
Looking after brother and sisters

5. Impact of Caring Missed Childhood
Caring can affect a young persons health, social life and self confidence
Caring can affect physical health, most common issues cited include back ache and tiredness
Poor mental health and well being, Emotional Difficulties, Self-Harm, Risk Taking Behaviours.
Young carers struggle to juggle their education, careers prospects and aspirations which can cause added stress
Social Exclusion

6. Aims and Objectives of The Service
Improve the quality of Young Carers lives
Protect Young Carers from inappropriate caring roles
Reduce isolation
Improve confidence and self esteem
Improve emotional and physical health of Young Carers
Increase awareness of issues and difficulties faced
Improve attendance and attainment
Support Young Adult Carers (NEET)

7. Support Network for Young Carers in South Tyneside
Assessment of Needs
Respite Activity Programme
Weekly After School Groups
Structured Workshops
School Holiday Activities
Qualifications and Training
Personal Development
One to One Support
Emotional Support
Steering Group/Delivery Group
Direct Payments
Partnership Working
Signposting, Advice and Information
Family Support

8. Impact Assessment Report for the Young Carers Project 2018
“This is the time where Oliver can just be himself, not having to think of anyone else. He has friends there who understand and the leaders for support and advice.”
Oliver’s Mum

9. Our Young Carers Consultation Found

10. Impact on our clients WHAT OUT CLIENTS SAID;
We were often the main support for them
Our support was having a positive impact
Building confidence, self esteem
Enabling them to be children once again
Offering space to build new friendships
Enable them to engage in lots of activities
An overwhelming number felt supported
Comfort knowing there was someone available for advice and support
Sometimes our support had been life changing
Families had been able to move into better homes
Access financial support
….and much more

11. Cost benefit Analysis for Young Carers Project
Economy
Education
Every £1 invested in the project generates at least £2.04 worth of benefits or savings
Health
Social
Independent Consultant Cost Benefit using YC’s Project Data

12. We provide impact across a range of areas…
Activities/After School Groups
Improved Young Carers well-being, confidence and Self Esteem
Social Outcomes
Family Inclusion
Benefit Advice
Housing Advice
Grant Applications
Health Eating
First Aid
Safety in the Home
Self Harming/Mental Health Issues
School Attendance Issues
Exclusions
Training and Advice to NEET Young Carers

13. We are excellent value for money providing valuable savings and benefits…
£283,000 (Total Cost of the Service) / 360(Active YC’s) = £786
Economy + Health + Social + Education = £577,355

14. Two Major Achievements in One Year
Jayne also won the Gazette The Best of South Tyneside Carer of the year Award 2017

15. Our Young Carers have this to say about our activities…..

16. In 2017 the Young Carers Project Supported….

17. The positive difference in our young carers is seen by their families…
“This is a chance for my children to be children”
“Feels less stressed, making
More friends whom she
can relate to doesn’t feel
isolated anymore,
increased confidence and
understanding”
“Massively supported,
Young Carers have had
a huge impact on our
Family already, they
Are amazing”
“Opening up to others
about feelings and
asking for support, made
new friends, opportunities
to try new things…”
“There is no other
Support other than
Young Carers for my
Children”
“One very happy
little girl,
she feels special.”
“More friends,
More Confidence”