Support and short breaks to young carers aged 5-18 years
Address2
The Old Vicarage
Address3
44 Bratt Street
Town
West Bromwich
County
West Midlands
Post Code
B70 8SB
Where do they provide service from?
Address above
Telephone
0121 525 7667
Email
tracey.smith@sandwellyc.org.uk or contact@sandwellyc.org.uk
Website
http://www.sandwellyc.org.uk/
Area covered
Borough of Sandwell
Who is the service for?
Young carers aged 5-18 years
Referral route
Professional and self referrals are accepted. But the family must be in agreement to the referral and a referral form must be completed
Specific ethnic group?
No
Summary of services
The organisation providesOne to one and group support to young carers.Workshops and accreditations.Youth and play sessions.Day trips and residential breaks.They also refer, signpost and advocate with young carers and their family members.
When are the services run?
Monday to Friday and alternate Saturdays
Time details
9am - 5pm but open until 8pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.
Chargeable service?
No
Cost of service
No Charge
Means tested
No - the criteria however is for young carers aged 5-18 years
Total capacity of service
Sandwell Young Carers is contracted to support 200 young carers per annum
Transport Provided
Transport is provided following an assessment of need
