Pembrokeshire Young Carers service supports young carers aged 8 – 18 years old.
The service raises awareness, identifies and provides direct support to children and young people who look after or help to look after someone in their family who is unwell or disabled, including children caring for parents who have mental health or substance misuse problems.
The direct support they provide includes young carers needs assessment; personal support, advice and guidance; individual and group support; trips and activities during school holidays; help to access specialist services; help to access universal services such as leisure and youth services.
Pembrokeshire Young Carers ID Card – The YCID, or Young Carers ID card, is a simple card to help professionals including doctors, teachers and pharmacists to recognise them and support them appropriately.
Pembrokeshire County Council and Action for Children are proud to welcome the Pembrokeshire Young Carers ID Card, part of a national scheme to ensure that young carers get the recognition they deserve and the support that they need.
The new I.D. card will give young carers a quick way to inform professionals such as teachers, pharmacists and GPs, that they have a caring responsibility. The Young Carer .I.D card therefore offers a discreet but effective way for young carers to identify themselves without having to publically share details about their caring role.
The Young Carer I.D. card will also hold additional benefits, including fantastic offers from local venues such as Scolton Manor who are currently offering a free annual car parking pass to Young Carer I.D. card holders, as well as a free hot drink from their café. Young Carers who hold a valid I.D. card can also access a six month free membership at their local leisure centre via the Passport to Leisure scheme.
FAQs about the YCID https://carers.org/downloads/wales-pdfs/faq-ycid-english.pdf
