Professionals

Professionals

The Local Authority, and therefore all professionals, have a responsibility to identify and support young carers and to help them access an assessment of their needs.

If you are a professional working with children and families, including within schools, we can offer support, free of charge:

-          Input at meetings explaining how to identify and support young carers

-          Staff training

-          School Assemblies

-          Workshops for young people

-          Representation at networks and awareness raising events

-          Speakers at events

-          INSET sessions

-          Young Carers Champions programme

For more information or for advice regarding young carers please contact the team on:

01773 833 833

Email: youngcarers@derbyshirecarers.co.uk