Practical help support and advice for
Herefordshire's Young Adult Carers

This new club was started in November to cater for the 16 to 25 age group. Led by the group they have already organised the evenings to include guest speakers on a variety of topics including supported housing, sex education (in a fun way – serious but light hearted) as well as a musical evening with a famous DJ/Rapper and four workshops to help with coping strategies, self esteem etc.

Earlier this year they were awarded £1,600 from the Youth Opportunities Fund. This was organised and applied for by the members and will be used for an educational/cultural trip early next year.

At the 6th form college they have recently started a 'drop in centre' every Tuesday from 1.05pm to 1.05pm in the Well Being Centre. If anyone with a caring role at college, get in touch (and even if you are not struggling!)

HYAC meets fortnightly on a Tuesday from 6.30pm to 9.00pm in Hereford. It's a small, friendly group which offers advice and support and is somewhere to meet new friends in similar circumstances and be able to 'chill out' and have some 'me time'.

How HYAC helps

At a recent HYAC gathering some were asked "Why HYAC" and this is what they said...

"Meet people in the same situation as you"
"Break from home"
"Relaxed time to yourself"
"Meet new people"
"Be with people the same age"
"Having fun"
"Get out to places"
"One to one support"
"Information and advice"
"Advocacy service"
"Peer support"

If you care for someone and would like to know more about HYAC or Herefordshire Carers Support, click here to get in touch.

Recent Trips

Visit to the BBC

Pampering Experience