Changes to Young Carers Arrangements in Wiltshire
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A new contract for unpaid carers started on 1st April 2024. The part of the new contract for supporting young carers and young adult carers aged 5 to 25 is provided by Community First.
Young carers and young adult carers look after a family member or loved one with an illness, disability, mental health condition or addiction. They may also help to care for siblings or elderly relatives.
Youth Action Wiltshire is the national award-winning ‘youth arm’ of Community First. They work with hundreds of young carers and young adult carers every year in Wiltshire through their dedicated Youth Action Wiltshire Young Carers Service. They are proud to support and champion their rights, helping them to feel safer in their caring role and offering opportunities for them to achieve and thrive.
Wiltshire Council’s Team carry out assessments of young people who care for someone else. Anyone who thinks a child could be a young carer can refer into Wiltshire Council for a young carers’ assessment. Professionals should complete a DART or SARF. Children and parents can self-refer on 0300 456 0108 or mash@wiltshire.gov.uk.
Once the referral is received, it will be allocated to a member of the Wiltshire Council Team, who will contact the family and arrange a visit. The Assessment is holistic and will look at what support can be offered to the family. Further information is available on the [Wiltshire Council website].
To find out more about the support Community First can offer young carers please click [here].
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