Are you a young person aged 7-17 years old, who cares for a family member in Nottinghamshire? If so, the Young Carers Service is here for information, advice, support... and fun!

What is the Nottinghamshire Young Carers Service?

As a young carer, you'll be providing care for a parent, grandparent, brother or sister, or maybe somebody else. This is probably because they have an illness or disability, a mental health problem or problems with addiction to alcohol or drugs.

The Nottinghamshire Young Carers Service is here to help young carers take breaks and get hold of information, advice and support when it's needed. 

We hold regular events where young carers across the county can meet, make new friends and learn new skills – as well as trying lots of fun activities. 

COVID-19 update: Our services are still running! During the pandemic we have continued to support young carers with largely virtual events and support. 

Some of our recent activities have included:

• Arts and crafts
• Fun & games
• Competitions
• Online meet-ups
• Cooking lessons
• Learning first aid

Upcoming events

Join us for our next 'connecting carers' events!

All of the following events will be held online via Zoom. To attend you'll need a device (laptop, tablet or mobile phone) with a camera and microphone.

Please contact us to book your place and for the Zoom login details.

Pets Portraits

4:30pm, Tuesday 9 March 2021

In this session we'll practice drawing pets - with group leader Coral giving handy tips for shading and colouring.

This event is open to young carers in all areas.

Mother's Day Biscuit Making

4:30pm, Saturday 13 March 2021

This event is open to young carers in Nottingham city and Nottinghamshire.

Magic Show

5pm, Tuesday 16 March 2021

This event is open to young carers in all areas.

Boxing and Mindfulness

6pm, Wednesday 17 March 2021

This event is open to young carers in Nottingham city and Nottinghamshire.

Bingo

Tuesday 23 March 2021

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