Carlisle Carers (Updated 24/1/2012)

A charity dedicated to providing support for Carers of all ages in Carlisle and district.
ARE YOU A CARER?
You maybe are... but do not realise it!
HOW CAN WE SUPPORT YOU?

...who we are and where you can find us
NEW - Carlisle Carers' Brochure EBook link:

Click on this link to our new online EBook brochure
CARLISLE YOUNG CARERS

Information about the CYC project.
CARLISLE YOUNG CARERS' VIDEO
Young Carers talk about caring
CUMBRIA CARERS

Contact details for Cumbria's other Carer Support Groups
CARERS NEWS

All the latest local and national news
CARERS' HELPDESK
Really useful information from the Princess Royal Trust For Carers
Newsletter 37
...with apologies for the greatness of our lateness - due to technical difficulties.
CONFERENCE AND MEETING ROOMS FOR HIRE

Details of how to hire the conference and meeting rooms at the CCA's new Resource Centre
How do I Volunteer?

All your need to know on becoming a Volunteer
OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS

Links to other orgs
HRH PRINCESS ANNE VISIT

A full report and photos from this unforgettable day.
PHOTO ALBUM

NEW Christmas Photos

CARLISLE YOUNG CARERS


The Carlisle Young Carers Project was established in 2002 in response to an alarming number of situations arising where young people were found to be caring for a parent, sibling or relative with no support at all or close family at best.

WHAT IS A YOUNG CARER?

The term "Young Carer" is a basic way of describing young people who care for or give support to someone at home.

YOUNG CARERS

Children and Young People aged 5-24
Look after or help look after a family member who has a disability, is experiencing mental distress, are affected by substance use or mental distress.

Those who undertake age appropriate tasks around the home or who are caring for someone with a short-term illness or injury are excluded.

WHAT HELP CAN I EXPECT?

We aim to support young carers and their families within Carlisle and District by providing:

Opportunities to talk to someone who will listen
Opportunities to meet other young carers
Information and help to access services available to them, i.e education, health, youth services etc...
Advocacy, both within families and liaison with statutory and voluntary sector organisations
Opportunities to have a voice that will be heard

ALL INFORMATION GIVEN TO CARLISLE YOUNG CARERS IS STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

Our Young Carers project co-ordinator is:


YC's Brathay Hall trip

Above: A group of Carlisle's Young Carers have a whale of a time at Brathay Hall in 2006.




Above: Various activities the CCA arranged for our Young Carers. From sailing around the world to having a bash at being Tarzan!!

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