Young Carers Service
‘Did you know… on average, there are 3 young carers in every classroom’
YMCA Swansea provides tailored support to Young Carers aged 8-18 who may provide care for a family member with a long-term illness, disability, mental health condition and/or dependency on substance use.
YMCA Swansea aims to identify and provide appropriate support to all Young Carers.
In addition to Young Carers themselves, we celebrate and support families across Swansea. The Young Carers project provides a space for Young Carers and their families to participate in different activities together (either online or face to face) trips, and workshops.
For those older Young Carers (16+), we work closely with Swansea Carers Centre and their Young Adult Carers Project to offer a smooth transition when the time is right for them- whilst never closing the door on lifelong friendships.
YMCA Swansea raises awareness of young carers on a local, national and global level. We are passionate about advocating on behalf of young carers with the aim that ‘hidden’ young carers are identified and supported. Please click on the buttons at the bottom of this page to learn more about our services for Young Carers.
What does this service mean to you?
‘The YMCA is amazing because it has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. It has enabled me to become more confident and grow mentally as well as physically because of the support it provides’
‘Being with YMCA Swansea Young Carers Service opened a whole world full of opportunities and made me realise that I am never alone and I will always be supported’
‘The Young Carers club is an amazing place for other Young Carers to meet and learn about each other’s story’s, this gives us a chance to make new friends who understand what it is like when things get tough. I come to club to spend time away from my caring role and to have some time to focus on myself’
‘It has helped me in many ways in talking to people when something is wrong’
If you
- consider yourself a Young Carer and would like to find out more; or
- you know a Young Carer that you’d like to nominate;
- or simply have questions about Young Carers and our service;
then please contact Jade (jade@ymcaswansea.org.uk) or Kyle (kyle@ymcaswansea.org.uk)
Who Are Young Carers?
A Young Carer’s Journey
