Young Carers
Awareness Day, led by the Carers Trust charity, is taking place tomorrow (Thursday) to raise awareness of young people looking after someone in their family, or a
friend, who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs or alcohol.
As part of its
Corporate Plan, the council has committed to support carers by improving the
services that exist and ensuring carers of all ages are aware of the services
and support available.
Cllr Huw
Hilditch-Roberts, lead member for Education, Children’s Services
and Public Engagement, said: “Young carers play an important role in our
society when they themselves are having to cope with growing up.
“They are to
be congratulated for the support they provide and I want to let them know we
are working hard to support them. Young Carers Awareness Day aims to make
carers aware of their rights, to inform them of where to get help and support
and to raise awareness of the needs of carers. I would encourage any
young carers to get in touch so we can let them know about the help that is
available.”
The Young
Carers Service in Denbighshire is provided by WCD Young Carers through Credu
Connecting Carers and is currently working with 462 known young carers in the
county.
Denbighshire
schools will be holding a number of events to mark Young Carers Awareness Day.
* For
information and support for young carers contact Denbighshire’s Children and
Families Gateway on 01824 712200 or cfsgateway@denbighshire.gov.uk.
Alternatively contact WCD Young Carers for access to information, training,
groups, activities, days out, and support on 01597 823800, info@wcdyc.org.uk,
or https://credu.cymru/for-you/meet-wcd/ycnw/about-wcd/
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