There are 700 registered Young Carers in Torbay. Do you know what these amazing young people are actually responsible for?

Torbay Young carers are children and young people under 18 years old, who look after a member of the family who is sick, disabled, has mental health problems or has a drugs or alcohol problem.

The young carer may be may the sole carer or be supporting another family member in care tasks. At the same time the impact of these caring responsibilities may cause difficulties at home, in school or college, or elsewhere.

Young carers may be involved in:

Practical care - Cooking, Cleaning, Shopping.

Personal care - Washing, dressing or toileting.

Family responsibilities - Managing money and household budgets, Completing forms and/or household responsibilities.

Medical care - Reminding the cared for to take medication, administering medication, giving injections etc.

Emotional care - Listening and/or talking to the cared for person about their feelings, concerns and difficulties.

Care of younger siblings - Helping to look after a sibling because their parent/s are unable to, or need assistance at times

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We have teamed up with the guys at Torbay Young Carers to donate Easter Eggs to them!

Please help plaster a smile on their faces and help us raise 700 Easter Eggs to give to them!

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