Practice examples and resources to help you support young carers at this time (COVID-19)

April 21, 2020
Covid-19

Our friend from youngcarers.info has put together a collection of examples of practice and resource ideas to support professionals working with young carers:

Practice examples

Basingstoke young carers have created a new platform on Instagram to support social interaction for young carers, including games, activities, and peer interaction.

YoungCarersMatterNorfolk are offering personalised, localised, in-depth, specialist advice related to caring needs both over the phone, via email & online. They and using creative ways, such as video calls and activity packs too.

Ontario Caregiver Organization (OCO) have created an online support group

The research team at Careum School of Health in Zurich, Switzerland is now offering online support for young carers

Sheffield young carers are promoting their e-bulletin SYC News to share useful information about COVID19

Cheshire young carers are continuing their support – all online and are producing digital activity packs for young carers

Support for young people

Children’s Commissioner’s guide to Coronavirus

Coronavirus: Health advice you can trust from The Mix (information, support and listening for people under 25)

YoungMinds Crisis Messenger: provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK if you are experiencing a mental health crisis

Childline: advice and protection for children 24 hours a day, and free, confidential counselling

Samaritans: 24-hour confidential listening and support for anyone who needs it (including adults)

NACOA have developed an online resource pack for those concerned for young people affected by their parent’s drinking during #COVID19 social distancing.

The NHS App: For booking appointments, repeat prescriptions, check symptoms… and more (for over 13 year olds)

Free resource: a wordless book for people with communication difficulties and those who care for them. Explains what to do if they contract Covid19. UK orientated so may some adaption for other audiences.