Aims & Objectives

MSYC aims to support the young carers in the following ways:

Raising awareness of the existence and needs of young carers in Mid Surrey and identifying them.
Helping the family to find the support they need, and are entitled to, from local services, so that a child’s caring responsibilities can be reduced.
Offering flexible support for young carers and their families, according to their individual needs.
Promoting the views of young carers and enabling them to influence the development of the project.
Providing access to information and services relevant to young carers and advocacy on their behalf when required.
Enabling young carers to lead a normal social, educational and emotional life.
Supporting young carers to use local services such as sports clubs, youth groups, support groups, and health centres. Individual grants and donations make these possible.
Providing advice and emotional support through one to one sessions
Liaising with schools so that teachers can better support their students and provide a schools service. This works within primary and secondary schools providing input in assemblies, PSHE lessons, teacher training, individual and group session with other young carers.
Providing opportunities for young carers to take a break from their caring responsibilities, spend time with other young carers and share experiences
Providing opportunities for young carers to learn more about their parent or family member’s illness or disability.