Who are young adult carers?Young adult carers are young people between the ages of 16 and 24 who look after someone, usually a family member, who might have:
If that sounds familiar and you think you might be a young adult carer get in touch, we can help – yacs@glosyoungcarers.org.uk/01452 733060. |
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Upcoming Events
Next event will be announced in the new year – watch this space!
Read Harley’s blog from our last young adult carers, Live Well 2017:
**ALL EVENTS ARE COMPLETELY FREE & TRANSPORT CAN BE ARRANGED IF NEEDED** If you’re a YAC registered with us contact Jess via FACEBOOK or email yacs@glosyoungcarers.org.uk if you’d like to come to any of the above! Emergency Numbers
If you or the person you care for is experiencing a physical or mental health crisis these are the numbers you need: 999 – for emergencies only. 111— if you need medical advice or help but it’s not an emergency. 101— non-emergency police. 116 123—Samartitans – Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support. Got a question?
Email: yacs@glosyoungcarers.org.uk Phone: 01452 733060 |
Christmas Cooking Workshop |
Kira and Jodie on a visit to London |
How can we help?Young Adult Carers Service @ GYC and Carers GlosWe understand the daily challenges young adult carers face and set up ‘YACS’ to support you with these. Our young adult carers service includes:
And most importantly, confidential and understanding support and guidance on the issues that matter to you. “YACS has helped me a lot through problems I’ve faced and because of them I get to relax and enjoy myself more often” “Seeing (YAC Worker) isn’t like seeing a counsellor, she helps me with what’s going on at home but we also chat about our fave tv programmes and have a laugh” Useful LinksMatter – gives young adult carers in the UK a space to connect, share advice and access trusted support. |
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Fire building in the woods! |
YAC Futures |