BE FREE YC is the only specialist charity supporting young carers in Oxfordshire (operating across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse). Be Free YC are also expanding this year into Oxford in Summer 2022. They offer support and advice to improve the lives and wellbeing of young carers. They offer befriending and peer support, enabling young carers to meet socialise and have fun, increasing their self-confidence and improving their mental wellbeing.
Be Free Young Carers
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Be free Young Carers
- Telephone
- 01235 838554
- yc@befreeyc.org.uk
- Website
- https://befreeyc.org.uk/
Where to go
- Address
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Harwell Innovation Centre
Curie Avenue
Didcot
Oxfordshire - Postcode
- OX11 0QG
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- 9:00am to 5:30pm, Monday - Friday
- Time of day
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Other Details
Availability
- Age Ranges
- 8-18 year olds.
- Referral required
- Yes
Additional Information
- Providing services to
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4 - 11 years (primary school age)
11 - 16 years (secondary school age)
16 + years
Children
Young people
Disabled children/young people
Carers - Notes
Opening hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm, Monday to Friday. • Emotional support and befriending – Meeting with young carers to talk through their concerns, working with schools and families to help to alleviate isolation, anxiety and stress that so many young carers experience. • Social Activities – Trips and workshops offering time for themselves away from their caring roles, to make friends, socialise and have fun. • Training – In key skills such as first aid, cookery/nutrition and relaxation to improve their self-confidence and ability to cope in their caring roles. • Young Carers Leisure Card – Discounted pay and play activities and gym use at local leisure centres across Southern Oxfordshire in partnership with BETTER Leisure.
- Supporting people with
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Learning difficulty
Mental health conditions
Autistic Spectrum Condition
Last checked on 25/05/2022
Record managed by Oxfordshire Family Information Service
This information has been collected from third party providers and Oxfordshire County Council cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of the information nor does inclusion represent a recommendation or an endorsement. Parents, carers, young people and professionals are recommended to check that organisations and services are appropriate and safe before they attend.
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