HOW WE SUPPORT YOUNG CARERS

At MYTIME, we recognise that as a young carer, you will have developed an amazing set of skills that will help you throughout your lifetime


We are simply here to make sure that you get the support and the opportunities that all children need and deserve, and that will allow you to thrive and lead happy, healthy lives.

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We provide:

arrow-right-triangle-blk  Opportunities to unwind, experience new things and meet other young carers on our activity days

arrow-right-triangle-blk  Fun breaks away at our R & R Retreat Centre on the Jurassic Coast

arrow-right-triangle-blk  An online youth group where you can come together with other young carers

arrow-right-triangle-blk  Support to your school so that they can better support you

arrow-right-triangle-blk  An Employability Programme to help you find your way into further education, training or work

LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN TAKE
PART IN ONE OF MYTIME'S PROGRAMMES:

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ZOOM YOUTH GROUP


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These weekly online sessions for young carers aged 5 and above feature activities ranging from arts and crafts to baking to themed parties. Sessions allow young carers to relax and have fun, all from within their own home.

Zoom Groups

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ACTIVITY DAYS


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Hosted during school holidays, these action-packed days give young carers a chance to try new things. From rock-climbing to archery, from cookery to ice-skating, there's a whole range of activities to take part in.

Activity Days

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RESIDENTIAL RETREATS


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Created especially for young carers, these retreats take place several times a year. Young carers spend 2-3 days at our amazing accommodation centre on the Jurassic Coast and take part in a variety of activities with other young carers.

Residential Retreat

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EMPLOYABILITY
PROGRAMME


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An 8-week course designed specifically for young carers aged 16 – 25, offering practical tools, workshops and guidance from experts to support and help young carers access further education, training or employment.

Employability

TESTIMONIALS

I love getting out of the house and doing activities with friends at MYTIME. It's nice to take my mind off things.

~ Sami, aged 7

“I had a fab time with MYTIME. I was so engaged that I didn’t worry about my mum or dad. It was good for me.”

~ Daniel, aged 16

“Being a young carer sometimes makes me feel frustrated because everything’s on me. I’m quick to get angry and I think that’s why. Days like today with MYTIME help me to relax.”

~ Amira, aged 9

“Sometimes people don’t understand what young carers do and they judge us. That’s when we get bullied. But at MYTIME, everyone understands.”

~ Chloe, aged 11

young carers Toolkit

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Young Carers Toolkit