Young Carers are young people under the age of 18 who look after a family member who is ill, has a disability, is experiencing mental distress, is affected by alcohol and/or substances misuse. They may provide hands-on caring, and/or may be affected themselves by someone in their family who needs care. They do many tasks around the household such as;
domestic chores - cleaning, cooking, shopping &
ironing
domiciliary tasks - washing, dressing & toileting
family responsibilities - money management, caring for siblings etc. medical care - administering medication, injections, ventilators
emotional support - for all the family members as well as the cared for. Of course caring for someone is a tough job, but when it is someone between the age of 5-18, its a lot harder. The young people find no time for themselves with coming back from school and then having to do their daily household chores. So Sandwell Young Carers helps these youngsters, it gives them something to do as well as somewhere to go. And this charity helps the young people and gives them a break from caring for their Parents/Gaurdians and/or Siblings.
