Armagh and Dungannon Young Carers Project [NI]
Age Group: 8 -18 yrs. Currently there are 20 young people registered with the project.
Specific Target Group: Young Carers living within the Armagh and Dungannon Trust area. Some of the children/ young people have been referred by social services. Some Traveller children have registered also.
How are the Children and Young People involved?
This is a trust led project. The project is or children/ young people aged between 8 -18 years and provides the opportunity to:
• Meet other young carers
• Be listened to and respected
• Take part in group activities
• Access information and other people who can offer support
The children and young people that participate are involved via focus group discussions as to the type of activities that are on offer.
Currently the group meets on a monthly basis for social outings. However would be interested in developing the work that we do so that the young people involved can have more of a voice on specific issues e.g. Carers Assessments.
Geographical Location
Armagh and Dungannon Trust
Do you use a specific model/guide/theme?
YES. We bring the group together (focus group) to discuss the development and direction of the project.
What did or what has the project/initiative achieved in terms of positive change for the organisation or/and the children and young people?
Offers the children and young people an opportunity to share feelings and experiences. It gives them away from their caring role and an opportunity to be a child
Contact Details:
Tracey Powell,
Carers Support Worker,
Lisanally House,
87 Lisanally Lane,
Armagh,
BT61 7HW.
Tel: 028 3752 0560.
Email: tpowell@adhsst.n-i.nhs.uk
