YOUNG ADULT CARERS SPOTLIGHT

Using feedback from Young Adult Carers, we have developed a ‘Young Adult Carers Spotlight’ page to highlight some of the amazing achievements those accessing our service have accomplished outside of their caring roles. We are proud of everything our Young Adult Carers achieve, and we are excited to share below some articles that spotlight some of our Carers success stories, with the hope to inspire and empower others to succeed in their goals!

If you are a Young Adult Carer (16-25), and would like to share your success story with us and be featured in an article of your own, don’t hesitate to get in touch! You can call 0161 27 27 27 0, email admin@manchestercarers.org.uk or follow our social media platforms on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

Each article has been promoted in our seasonal Young Adult Carers E-Bulletin. This Bulletin aims to link the Young Adult Carers community together, with information and advice that will provide support to them in their caring role and help them to connect with other Young Adult Carers.

We aim to to raise awareness with professionals who work with young people with caring responsibilities, to encourage them to make referrals to our service, so we can provide more Young Adult Carers with the emotional and practical support they need to maintain their mental and physical health. You can sign up to the mailing list here!

I CAN is Manchester Carers Centre’s specialist service dedicated to providing a range of practical and emotional support to Young Adult Carers (16-25) who live, or care for someone who lives, in Manchester (Citywide service), like Anthony. Our support aims to improve the mental and physical health and wellbeing of Young Adult Carers, empower, and ensure Young Adult Carers are well informed, support Young Adult Carers to achieve their best futures and promote social inclusion, reduce isolation, and help Young Adult Carers to extend their social networks, have fun and a quality of life. This is achieved through:

• Tailored Health and Wellbeing, Financial and
  Development 1-1 sessions.
• Regular peer group activity sessions to extend
  social networks.
• Quarterly E-bulletins with Young Adult Carer
  focused information and opportunities.
• Referrals and signposting to relevant support
  services.

1-1 appointments can be via telephone or Zoom. If you would like a 1-to-1 with a friendly and welcoming member of our team, use the online ‘Contact Us‘ form on our website, email admin@manchestercarers.org.uk or call 0161 27 27 27 0 (Monday-Thursday, 10am-1pm). You can refer yourself to Manchester Carers Centre services via our online self-referral form. Professionals who would like to refer Young Adult Carers (16-25) to our services can do so via our online professional referral form.