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Kernow Young & Young Adult Carers
Kernow Young & Young Adult Carers is an Action for Children service and is committed to working with children, young people and young adults (25 yrs and under) to make the caring role a more positive experience by offering support, information and guidance, activities and trips, short breaks, school groups, social groups training and educational sessions.
If you’d like to make a referral to this Service contact the Family Information Service on 0800 587 8191
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Who are young & young adult carers?
A young & young adult carer is a child or young person (aged 25 and under) who provides care and support for a family member who may be affected by ill health, a disability, mental ill health or substance misuse.What we offer
Families or any professional can make a referral. Once a referral is received a Support Practitioner will visit the family, carry out a short assessment, the young person can then access our activities, groups and other services. Learn moreRead about Kernow Young Carers in our Through Our Eyes section. Here young people and staff will regularly post stories and photos about events that have taken place. There is also a calendar of forthcoming events to keep up to date with what is happening with Kernow Young Carers.
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