Young Adult Carers

In recognition of the fact that younger adult carers (aged 18 - 25*) find it difficult to get the kind of help and support they need, the Borders Carers Centre offers a bespoke, dedicated service. We have the skills, knowledge, passion and expertise to really make a difference.

Andrea
Young Adult Carer and Parent Carer Co-ordinator

Contact Andrea
Use this link to email Andrea, or you can telephone her on
01896 808203. You can also text/call her on 07502 131609

Young Adult Carers achieving

Age 18 - 25
A group of some Young Adult Carers being presented with their certificates from Borders College after successfully completing 'Positive Pathways' course. A gentle introduction to college life.

Andrea will specifically focus on the following activities:

Support with caring	We will help you & those you care for to access health and social care support to reduce the burden of caring and plan for the future.
Carers Support Plan	We will offer every Young Adult Carer a Carers Support Plan.
Education, employment and training	We will offer ongoing support and advice to enable you to move on to further your own personal development. We passionately believe that by considering these aspects alongside your caring role we will ensure the best outcomes and support for you personally.
Advocacy	We will accompany you to meet college staff, employers or other agencies to explain your needs, so that they can understand the demands placed on young adult carers.
Financial Assistance	We will help source additional funding for individuals to assist you to engage in training, employment or further education (eg: driving lessons etc)

Monthly online virtual support group

From 19th February, we will be holding online virtual support groups. We plan to use these sessions as a safe place to iscuss caring, and other issues, as well as a chance to have some fun and get involved in activities.

Please visit our Facebook page for more details or contact Debbie

Mental Health/Emotional Health and Wellbeing resources

Service	Web link
Six ways to be well in the Scottish Borders	https://www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/six-ways-to-be-well
Self help guide for young people	http://www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/media/521946/self-help-guide-for-young people-mental-health-and-wellbeing-final-14-11-17-reading-booklet-version.pdf
YouthBorders/Youth Scotland training	www.youthborders.org.uk
Wellbeing Point	www.nhsborders.scot.nhs.uk/wellbeingpoint
Quarriers	https://quarriers.org.uk/services/borders-resilience-for-wellbeing/
Chimes	https://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/in-your-area/services/young-carers/scottish-borders-chimes-service/
Children 1st	https://www.children1st.org.uk
CEDAR (domestic abuse)	www.cedarnetwork.org.uk/cedar-projects/cedar-borders/
Rape Crisis Centre	www.scottishbordersrapecrisis.org.uk
Peaches & Aubergines sexual health	https://www.peachesandaubergines.org/
LGBT charter	https://www.lgbtyouth.org.uk/lgbt-charter/lgbt-charter/
ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences)	https://www.tes.com/news/aces-campaign-cause-worry-or-celebration?amp&__twitter_impression=true