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Leeds Young Carers resources

Information, guidance and referral forms for children and young people, parents and carers, and professionals working with young carers.

Children and young people

My progress plan

Our progress plan

Emergency plan

Young carers support in school

Me and my family – helping with an illness

 

Parents and carers

Leeds young carers leaflet – family (for printing)

Leeds young carers leaflet – family (digital)

Leeds young carers self referral form

Professionals

Leeds young carers leaflet – professionals

Leeds young carers referral guidance

No wrong doors for young carers – support pathway

Young carers – ‘a day in the life of’ brief assessment tool

Understanding me and my family – early help part 1

Tip Sheet – Identifying and Supporting Young Carers in Health Settings

Tip Sheet – Identifying and Supporting Young Carers in Educational Settings

Tip Sheet – Identifying and Supporting Young Carers in Adult Settings

 

 

Service leaflets and posters

Leeds young carers poster

 

 

 

The Young Carer Friendly Leeds logo which was designed by young carers in leeds. It's brightly coloured and contains the words, Recognise, involve, empower, support, trust young carers.

We Are Young Carer Friendly Leeds

We are young carer friendly Leeds – info slide

Designated lead for young carers – info slide

 

 

Leeds Young Carers Support Service policies and processes

For all our policies and processes documents, see the Family Action Statements & policies page.

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