Young carers: Identifying and supporting young people with caring responsibilities in Sheffield
Online Course
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Sheffield Young Carers
About the CPD course
This one-hour; interactive e-learning module has been developed with young carers living in Sheffield and is aimed at professionals working in Sheffield. Through this course; you will learn about why it is important to identify and support young carers; including the potential impacts that caring can have; and relevant statutory duties. The course will give you information; tips and resources to help you identify and support young carers in your work. You will also find out about the Young Carers Assessment process and Young Carers Register in Sheffield; as well as details of local services and support available.
We offer support to children and young people aged 8-25 who live in Sheffield are young carers. Being a young carer means they provide care for one or more family members who have disabilities, long-term physical illnesses, and/or mental health difficulties. They may be providing physical, personal, financial and/or emotional care.
We also offer support to children and young people aged 8-25 who live in Sheffield and are affected by drug and alcohol issues in their family (now or in the past).
