63A Warmsworth Road
Balby
Doncaster
DN4 0NR

Tel: 01302 858 697
Fax: 01302 852 750
E-mail: jane.whaley@barnados.org.uk

Contact: Jane Whaley (Service Manager)
Eligibility: Child/Young Person must be helping a person who is ill, has a disability, mental health issues, or is affected by substance misuse. Young carers life must in some way be impacted upon due to caring responsibilities they have (i.e. socially, educationally, physically or emotionally. Must be 18 yrs or under and live in Doncaster).
Referral: Open referral system - can e-mail or post referral document.
Transport: Can be arranged if required.
Cost: No charge.
Description:
Doncaster Young Carers Service supports young carers and their families living in Doncaster to achieve and access the same life opportunities as those who do not care. Support is delivered in a time limited, solution focused way, to meet identified need. Offers issue based group work, 1 to 1 and family support, opportunities to meet other young carers to participate in service developments through the Young Carers Forum and their own service 'Core Committee' (underdevelopments support for young carers in school). Offers training for other professionals and can deliver PHSE lessons around young carers.

updated 07/01/08

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