Barnardo's CareFree Young Carers Service | Leicestershire County Council

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Some areas of Leicestershire were affected by heavy rain this week; you can view flood warnings and find out how to get help during a flood on the Environment Agency website.

The one.network website has information on road closures due to flooding

If your home was affected by flooding, your district council may be able to offer you advice.

Report a flood to the Environment Agency

Our offer includes advocacy and service co-ordination to ensure young carers (under 18 years of age) get all the help and support they are entitled to:

one to one work eg. for anger management, self-esteem building, understanding health conditions
group work for time out, peer support and / or access to fun activities
inclusion work to build resilience and ensure young carers are able to engage in their communities and try out new opportunities and hobbies
support in school or college and / or help to get a job
grants eg. for school equipment or activities
access to holidays and residentials
emergency planning and access to the YC ID Card
support with transition in to adult services

We aim to have all work completed with the family in 2-6 months, however, group work may be ongoing.

Services: Advice and support, Counselling, Education, learning and employment, Leisure and recreation

Location: Blaby