Young Adult Carers (YAC’s) are those aged 16-25 who provide help or care to a relative, family member, or friend. They might care for someone with a disability, a long-term health issue, mental health problems, or drug or alcohol dependency.
A YAC’s help can include personal care, giving medication, doing chores, or providing emotional support. Each YAC’s role is different, and they don’t have to live with the person they care for.
The Young Adult Carers project offers:
- 1-2-1 holistic and tailored support (face to face, over the phone or online)
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Trips, activities and opportunities
It gives them a chance to meet with others of a similar situation, opportunity to learn new things, and most importantly to give them a well-deserved break from their caring roles.
We also raise awareness in sixth form schools, colleges and universities and support young adult carers in their education and training, and with job searches. We can help with applications, CVs and provide support in finding courses, apprenticeships and training opportunities.
If you would like to get involved or have a young person who would benefit from the project, please contact:
Jim Harle – YAC Education Project Coordinator:
Tel: 01792 653344/07534 177728
Email: jim@swanseacarerscentre.org.uk
Joic Majo – YAC Support Worker:
Tel: 01792 653344
Email: joic@swanseacarerscentre.org.uk
Here are some useful links to join our community and know more about future activities/opportunities we offer:
- Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/844903222285206/ (this is a close Facebook group, so you will need to be registered with us in order to join, but we will be able to receive your request and get in touch with you)
- Instagram for YAC project: https://www.instagram.com/yac_swansea/ (open for anyone to follow, here we will post future activities and opportunities but to participate on the ones run by our organization you will have to be registered with us, please get in touch if you would like to do so)
