24/7 Young Carers Project

Young Carers Project

24/7 Young Carers Project

We can support young carers by providing activity/ recreation sessions for younger and older age groups:

8 – 12 years 13 – 15 years These groups are currently held at Gorton Youth Club on a Saturday afternoon.

16 – 19 years This age group currently meet once a month.

How do we offer young carers support?

Giving young carers a positive experience.
Providing them with support and guidance where appropriate.
Bringing young carers together with others who share similar experiences.
Provide time away from their caring role.
Provide regular contact with other young carers.
Make friendships with other young people.
Provide fun activities.

External Support

MAP. Manchester Multi-agency
Partnership for Disabled
Children and Young People.

Young and Unique. Part of the Manchester Carers Forum, they provide regular forum meetings for young carers, access to services across Manchester and also run groups and activities.

Manchester Carers Forum exists to help carers of all ages to get heard.

42nd Street Counselling provide counselling together with other services.

ECLYPSE. A service for young people experiencing substance misuse.

YASP. A Young Adults Mental Health Support Project.

Connexions. Career guidance and advice support.

24/7 Support

Young Carers Project