Barnardo's Newport Young Carers: Newport - Family support services

What we do

Newport Young Carers offers bespoke support to children and young people aged eight – 25 years who are supporting someone with mental health difficulties, illness, physical disability, drug/alcohol misuse, or providing sibling and other related family care.

They are encouraged and supported to reach their potential in accessing training, education, cultural and leisure activities, to have a life outside of their caring duties.
We provide one to one support, peer group work, issue based workshops, activities, trips and residential breaks to facilitate the social, emotional and physical well-being of young people. All options can be offered virtually.

Who do we support

Supporting children and young people aged eight - 25 who care for and look after family members affected by health issues, disability or substance misuse.

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

Referrals can be made directly to the service via BarnardosNewportServices@barnardos.org.uk or through the Families First SPACE Panel in Newport (families.1st@newport.gov.uk)

Service details for this family support services

Language: English only

  • Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs Yes Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further.
  • Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes

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Last updated: 02/04/2024