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4 outcome areas
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Based on the 2011 Census,
there are currently 200,000
Young Carers in the UK.
At Carers Support Merton, we work
with families to improve Young
Carers lives in the following areas:
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166,363 of these Young
Carers live in England.
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Understanding their caring role
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Reduce feelings of isolation
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Improve emotional wellbeing
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Making healthy decisions
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The number of Young Carers
under the age of 10 in
England now totals 20,700.
51% of Young Carers look
after a brother/sister.
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28% of Young Carers look
after a parent.
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12% of Young Carers look
after a grandparent.
We work with families by advocating
on their behalf, offering them
emotional support and by giving
Young Carers opportunities to take
part in new, informative and fun
activities.
Eligibility Criteria
What is a Young Carer?
We define a ‘Young Carer’ as anyone
aged between 5-17 that is
significantly impacted by the
diagnosed health condition, disability
or substance misuse of a close
relative. This means someone they
live with or see on a daily basis.
How to refer or contact
Carers Support Merton
The AYCES Project provides support
for young people up to the age of 25
who are caring for a family member
who has a mental health issue or has
developed a drug or alcohol problem.
The Lottery funded project is part of
Young Carers Support Merton and
also works in partnership with four
other local agencies. AYCES works
together to support children and
families impacted by mental health
and substance misuse.
For further information about the
AYCES project please contact:
[email protected].
To make a referral to Carers Support
Merton complete the referral form
available from www.csmerton.org
If you are unable to access the
referral form online, telephone
020 8646 7515 and ask for one to be
mailed home to you.
Carers Support Merton—Young Carers
Service
The Vestry Hall
London Road
Mitcham, Surrey
E-mail: [email protected]
Twitter: @mertoncarers
Young Carers Information
Leaflet
020 8646 7515
[email protected]