Kent Young Carers
0300 111 1110
Does your workforce know how to identify and support Young Carers?
Imago can provide free training for schools, GP surgeries, organisations supporting children and young people and community groups. By the end of the session you will learn the impact of being a Young Carer, how to prevent inappropriate caring, what support is available and how to refer .
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To find out more contact jo.rickword@imago.community
There are over 10,000 Young Carers in Kent and according to BBC research there could be another 30,000 hidden Young Carers! It is important that Young Carers know that they are not alone in their caring role.
Being a Young Carer can have a negative impact on a Young Person such as low confidence and self-esteem, low educational attendance & attainment and poor physical & mental health. It is Kent Young Carers aim to reduce the negative and highlight the positive impact of being a carer such as increased resilience, empathy, non-judgemental attitude and caring nature.
Kent Young Carers is the countywide service for Young Carers aged 5-18 across Kent. Young Carers are taking on caring responsibilities for a family member with a long-term illness, disability, mental health or substance misuse issue.
KYC works with schools, communities, and statutory and voluntary agencies to identify hidden young carers. Following assessment, KYC offer a range of short-term interventions including signposting, one-to-one support, in school support and workshops.
KYC also offer training and information to professionals.
For further information please contact the KYC Hub:
Phone 0300 111 1110
Email youngcarers@imago.community
Young Adult Carers aged 16-25 are supported in Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley and Swale. You can read more about the service on our YAC page here.
The KYC Hub is available for you to call Monday - Friday 9-5pm to talk about Young Carers’ needs and can provide information, advice and signposting.
