Young carers are children and young people aged 5 to 18 who help to care for someone in their family who suffers from:
- mental illness
- physical illness
- disability
- drug/alcohol abuse
Who are Haringey's young carers?
About the young carers project
The young carers project offers regular group activities for young carers aged 11 to 18, providing much-needed respite and fostering a sense of community.
Activities include sports, cooking, music, wellbeing workshops, entrepreneurship and team-building exercises.
The attendance for each session typically ranges from 5 to 15 young carers.
Monday sessions
Monday sessions are held at Bruce Grove Youth Space from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
Thursday sessions
Thursday sessions are held at Rising Green Youth Hub from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
Trips and educational experiences
The programme includes a series of exciting trips and educational experiences. These outings are designed to broaden the participants’ horizons by:
- immersing them in new environments
- helping them gain valuable skills
- exposing them to diverse cultures, industries, and challenges
How you can get involved
Families can self-refer or be referred by a dedicated professional.
To find out how you can get involved, please contact one of the following people in our team:
- Alison Hackshaw – alison.hackshaw@haringey.gov.uk
- Zephaniah Thompson – zephaniah.thompson@haringey.gov.uk
- Mandy Colbeck – mandy.colbeck@haringey.gov.uk
We will get back to you to let you know what information we need from you. If you meet the criteria, we will let you know the next steps and provide a welcome pack.
