About this service
Working closely with other providers in the area, we offer support for carers – along with their families – living in Cumberland. We look to provide support for young carers (aged 18 and below) and parent carers (a parent or other primary caregiver who provides ongoing, substantial support and care to a child or young person with additional needs).
Using a whole family approach, the service is designed to ensure that young carers and parent carers are identified well, given the support they need – when they need it – and are enabled to thrive.
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As part of the carers support service in Cumberland, we are here to provide quality support for Cumberland’s young carers (those aged 18 and under who have caring responsibilities for an adult) and parent carers (a parent or other primary caregiver who provides ongoing, substantial support and care to a child or young person with additional needs).
Adult carers are supported by People First.
Young Carers
Young Carers are children or young people (under 18) that provide care for someone who may be unwell (mentally or physically), has a disability, or a difficulty with drugs or alcohol.
We help to identify young carers who have an excessive or inappropriate caring role, and offer Young Carer Needs assessments. This helps us to tailor support and look at how best we can reduce the caring they do. The young carer will have access to peer support groups, targeted activities that promote inclusion to youth and community services, and online resources to help connect and reduce feelings of isolation.
Support for young carers is offered through a range of methods, with young carers always having a voice in co-producing their service.
Mobilise Cumberland: If you are a young carer, Mobilise offers support that suits your individual needs. You can connect with other carers and caring communities, access helpful information (including courses, local events, activities and support) and get answers to questions you have about caring, around the clock. Click here to find out more about how Mobilise can help you.
Referrals to this service are via self-referral as well as professional
We typically offer:
· Young Carer Needs Assessment for young carers 5-18 years
· whole family support
· targeted one-to-one sessions
· peer support where a need is identified
· signposting and referrals to other services
· support with transitions
· access to Carers Breaks.
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Parent carers
Parent carers provide support to children who would not be able to manage well with-out their help. This can include children who are now adults. The child/adult may have mental health concerns, be ill or be disabled.
Parent carers will be supported through signposting, information and advice, and can also join peer networks to share experiences and get advice. The service is designed to help improve wellbeing in areas like relationships, health, safety and confidence building.
Mobilise Cumberland: If you are a parent carer, Mobilise offers support that suits your individual needs. You can connect with other carers and caring communities, access helpful information (including courses, local events, activities and support) and get answers to questions you have about caring, around the clock. Click here to find out more about how Mobilise can help you.
Referrals to this service are via the parent carer
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Call, text, email or web chat FamilyLine
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, worried or upset about any aspect of your family life, FamilyLine is here for you. We offer free emotional support and guidance on family relationships, conflict, parenting, caring, financial worries and more.
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