Virtual HSCP - An Introduction to Identifying and Supporting Young Carers

Date & Time:

Wednesday 15 May 2024 (09:30 - 11:00)

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Venue:

Virtual Course, Microsoft Teams

Detail:

Take action for young carers and join this webinar to better understand how you can recognise and respond to their needs.

This webinar will be relevant for multi-agency professionals and service providers across both Adults and Childrens Services, Health, Education and the Voluntary sector. The webinar will enable delegates to understand who young carers are, how to identify them and the impacts upon their wellbeing, health and educational outcomes. The webinar includes an overview of young carers rights, multi-agency responses and the support provided to young carers from the Hampshire Young Carers Alliance.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand who young carers are, who they may care for, and the type of roles and responsibilities young carers have.
  • Feel confident in how you can identify a young carer.
  • Understand the issues young carers face and the impact upon their own wellbeing.
  • Consider the under-represented cohorts of young carers across Hampshire not accessing support.
  • Understand the rights of young carers and the legislative framework and the responsibilities across statutory and voluntary services and who else to involve when you identify a young carer.
  • Know of the Hampshire Young Carers Alliance and the support offered to young carers across the county.

Places Available:

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Venue Details:

Virtual Course, Microsoft Teams