The Bridge Young Carers & Young Adult Carers Service

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Support for young carers is offered through a range of methods including:

• Young Carer Needs Assessment for young people aged 5-17
• An assessment of need for young adult carers from the age of 18-24
• Whole family support
• Targeted one to one sessions
• Peer support where a need is identified
• Five forums, throughout the year focusing on the High Five outcomes: Be Safe, Be Heard, Be a Voice, Be Healthy and Be Strong
• Signposting and referrals to other services
• Support with transitions
• Access to Carers Breaks

An Ambassadors programme is available for young people moving on from The Bridge, who wish to use their experience to benefit their peers.

The Bridge also offers support to schools and organisations through the Neighbourhood Charter to ensure that effective support is being put in place for young carers. The support helps professionals identify signs that someone may be a young carer, understand how to refer for support and have processes in place that make it easy for young people accessing their provision to self-identify as a young carer.