1. Raising Awareness| Date 20 May 2015 Young Carers

2. Overview of MYT Is a focused children and young people’s charity formed in 2008 Supports children and young people to improve life chances Provides holistic IAG and engagement programmes for young people aged 10 – 19 Provides a person centred service Delivers services in Medway, East Sussex and parts of Kent Has a innovative Volunteering Programme

3. MYT Youth Carers Service Background MYT was successful in securing the Young Carer Contract from the Local Authority Has 2 new Young Carer Advisors Work closely with Carers First All new referrals should now come to MYT

4. Young Carers: Who are they? a young carer is someone under 18,who helps look after a relative who has a: Disability Illness Mental health condition Drug or alcohol misuse problem

5. What does a Young Carer do? Practical tasks Physical care Personal care and emotional support Manage the family budget Collect and administering medication Help someone communicate Look after a family members

6. Young Carers can be affected by:

7. MYT Youth Carers Service offer:

8. Thank you