Young Carers at St Cyres School

A Young Carer is a child under 18 who regularly helps to look after a family member or friend who is disabled, ill, has a mental health condition or addiction problem.

Children may engage in:

• Practical tasks (cooking, housework and shopping)
• Physical care (lifting or helping someone use the stairs)
• Personal care (dressing, washing, helping with toilet needs)
• Managing the family budget (collecting benefits)
• Managing medication and prescriptions
• Looking after younger siblings
• Helping someone communicate
• Information on Managing Medicines
• Information on Knowing Your Rights

St Cyres School can support young carers. If you, or a family member, needs support please contact Ms Hirani. I can be contacted by emailing youngcarers@stcyres.org or you are welcome to speak to me in person. All contact will be treated in the strictest confidence. There is a noticeboard outside the Hub with more information.