“I worry all the time when I’m not with mum. I find it hard to concentrate at school and my friends don’t really understand. Sometimes it’s nice to be able to talk to someone who isn’t close to me though.”
We have listed below a number of useful links to sources of information for young carers and their parents/guardians.
Childline is a free and confidential service for anyone under 18 who wants to talk to someone straight away about any worries they may have, either about themselves or someone they know. This service is open 24 hours and you don’t have to say your real name. You can contact them by phone or email, or use their instant chat services.
Off the Record offers information, counselling and a sexual health clinic. You can speak to them over the phone or drop in to their office in Church Street, Twickenham. You can use these confidential services FREE if you are aged 11 to 24 and live, study, or work in Richmond borough. Off the Record also offers support to parents and carers and may ask a donation for counselling if you work and are over 18.
Free online study support for school-aged students to aid school work and exam revision. Also available on mobile phones.
Richmond Council Youth Service – opportunities for young people in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.
Offers a safe place for you to talk anytime you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. 24 hr freephone, 365 days a year.
Counselling and training focussing on relationships, sex, families and young people. Relate aims to help you find the best way forward.
Richmond Carers Centre – Young Carers Service relies on donations from local funders to run many of the school holiday activities that give young carers in Richmond Borough the opportunity to have normal childhood experiences, away from the demands of their caring role. We would like to thank all those organisations and individuals who have support Richmond Carers Centre Young Carers Service with monetary donations, or funded specific activities for young Carers. If you would like to make a donation to Richmond Carers Centre – Young Carers Service you can do so by clicking the donate now button.