Crossroads Young Carers Cowal & Bute

We are a project that supports young carers throughout Bute and Cowal aged 5 to 24 years who have a caring responsibility for another person, perhaps a parent, step-parent, sibling or grandparent.

We offer support and a break from caring in variety of ways: After School Groups for both Primary & Secondary (Tuesdays in Cowal, Wednesdays in Bute); Monthly Saturday Activities; School Holiday Activities; One to One support; Advocacy; Signposting; Young Carers Statement/Adult Support Plans; Residentials/Trips away; Young Carers Education Card

Planned activities include the following:

  • Art & craft
  • Dodgeball
  • Badminton
  • Pottery
  • Baking
  • Cooking
  • Glass painting
  • Decoupage
  • Junk modelling
  • Board Games
  • Trips to Hunters Quay holiday village indoor play centre.
Referrals can be made by education, social work, health or third sector colleagues, but you must have permission from the young carer’s parent if under 16 years or the young carer if over 16 years. Young carers and their families can also make self referrals.

.https://www.facebook.com/crossroadsyoungcarerscowalandbute

https://www.cyccb.org.uk/index1.htm