Support for young carers and siblings
Something just for them
A chance to talk
A way to build confidence
Who is the service for?
It’s for anybody aged 5-18 who has a disabled sibling, or who helps care for a disabled parent or family member at home. The service is unsuitable for young carers of someone with an addiction.
What does the service do?
We connect siblings and young carers to develop meaningful friendships, providing them with opportunities to try new and fun activities, and giving them respite from their caring responsibilities to support their wellbeing.
Where does the service run?
Most of the action takes place online, with a wide variety of activities offered each month through Zoom (video call software), so that anybody in the country can access them. If you have trouble getting online, we can support you.
Do you have any in-person support?
Yes! By signing up to our siblings and young carers service, you can access our groups in Birmingham and Loughborough. These take place once a month on Saturdays.
Do you provide counselling for young people who have a mental health condition?
While a young person with a mental health condition can sign up and access our service, we cannot provide counselling for them. If you have any concerns regarding mental health, we recommend contacting your GP for support.
Support from Sense
Sense is here to support disabled people with complex needs to feel connected and included. From the first weeks of life and through the major milestones of adulthood, we want to ensure disabled people and their families are supported to live fully at every stage of life. If you need more information and advice about the services we provide, you can find out more here.