About Us
"A young carer is a young person between 8 & 18 years who has to spend a lot of time, as an adult would, caring for somebody in their family. Because of this they miss out on being a child/young person as well as having extra stress because of what they have to do".
Kirklees Young Carers is funded by Kirklees Metropolitan Council, Kirklees NHS and are managed by Northorpe Hall Child & Family Trust.
Kirklees Young Carers Project Aims To:
- Raise awareness of the needs of Young Carers
- Identify and support Young Carers
- To improve services and support for Young Carers
- To enable the voice of Young Carers to be heard
What we do...
- Regular Young Carer Group
This is the main service provided by the project, a relaxed environment it offers young carers the chance to join in social activities, make new friends and have a break from their caring responsibilities at home.
- Young Carer Council
An opportunity for young carers to have their say, and take action on what matters to them.
- Day Trips
Time out from home, a chance to try new things and have fun. From time to time we are able to offer young cares the opportunity to get away for a day.
- Residentials
If their home situation allows, occasionally there may be the opportunity for a weekend break.
- Individual Support
This is a very limited service where priority is given to young carers who are experiencing difficulties.
- Information & Support
We aim to support young carers and their family members, including the person who is being cared for, to provide information of local services to meet their specific needs.
News & Events
Junior North activity night
10th Jan 2012 Group...Junior South activity night
17th Jan 2012 Group...Senior activity night
24th Jan 2012 Group...young carers council
30th Jan 2012 meeting of...Junior North activity night
7th Feb 2012 Group night...Young Carers Council
13th Feb 2012 meeting of...Batley Bulldogs Junior North
14th Feb 2012 Holiday...Batley Bulldogs Junior South
15th Feb 2012 holiday...Batley Bulldogs Senior Group
17th Feb 2012 holiday...Junior South activity night
21st Feb 2012 Group...Young Carers Council of 2011
Thank you to the members of the Young Carers Council for...Galpharm Presents Giveaway.
Thanks to the 35 young carers and families who made their...Junior Xmas Party
Thanks to all that came to the Xmas party. We hope you...Senior Group Xmas Party
Thank you to all the young people who attended the Senior...Arts and Crafts Fair November 2011
Northorpe Hall held an arts and crafts fair which raised...Hollywood Ball raises money for young carers
An Hollywood themed Ball held in September 2011 has...2011 Halloween Party
This year over 40 young carers attended our halloween...Did you know...
The 2001 census shows approx 175,000 young carers in the UK. It's thought the real number is much higher!
