This is your Zone, and we are in touch with over 600 of you across Surrey so let us know what you would like in it.
Contact lisa.syc@actionforcarers.org.uk |
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An innovative, online service for Young Carers from The Princess Royal Trust for Carers. In addition to a breadth of information, Young Carers can join a supported online forum. |
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Surrey Young Carers is a countywide group of young carers aged from 12 upwards, who meet at regular intervals throughout the year to give their views on matters about the service SYC provide.
It is important that the service we offer to them is geared to their actual needs and not their perceived needs. To achieve this, they are asked their views on recruitment (sitting in and interviewing prospective workers),the website, publicity materials , applying for funding, as well as being asked their opinions on various subjects from other professionals. We also started our own magazine – PSYCIC, which has articles written by both young carers and the staff at SYC.
They also are asked to give their views at various meetings and presentations – Celebration of Youth and Youth Parliament are two examples. We provide transport to all the meetings, refreshments, training opportunities, and the chance to meet other young carers.
Did I mention we also have fun?! We go out for social events – just to get together and chat.
Like the sound of it?, Want to get involved?
Email me lisa.syc@actionforcarers.org.uk
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| At the forum, I get to speak out for Young Carers in my area. It's great to know that I am helping people a great deal, and every so often get to participate in social activities which are good for team building skills etc. The sponsored walk we did was great fun! |
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