Peer support
TYKES (The Young Karers East Sutherland) aim to help by providing information, advice, training but most of all, a break with some fun!
For more information please contact Myra Clark, Project Manager.
Tel 01408 633017 or Email golspieyc@aol.com
Skye and Lochalsh Young Carers delivers a specialist young carer's service which provides 1-2-1, peer group support, training for young carers and service providers as well as advocacy and bereavement support as required.
For more information please contact Marjory Jagger, Project Manager.
Tel 01478 613617 or Email mjagger@slccf.fsnet.co.uk
Siblings at the Birnie Centre, Inverness offers monthly activities out and about for children and young people aged 6 – 16 who have a brother or sister with additional support needs.
Please contact the Siblings Co-ordinator on 07701 039 081
Connecting Young Carers have been working in partnership with Creative Identities and the British Red Cross to provide regular groups for young carers to attend. Transport is provided. Also there are some activities planned for each school holiday. Please contact Kirsteen Wood on 01463 723562 or Email youngcarers@hccf.org.uk
Social Networks For young carers aged 13 and over we have pages on Facebook www.facebook.com and Bebo www.bebo.com
Other groups of young carers are currently meeting in Caithness and Ross-shire. Please contact Connecting Young Carers for more information on what is happening for young carers in your area.