Provider Details

Contact Details

Provider
Young Carers And Siblings Group
Telephone No
020 7364 3292 / 7395 / 4091
Website
https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/health__social_care/carers/young_ ...

Suitable for ages

Age of Users
From 8 To 18

Address Details

Street Number
The Limehouse Youth Centre
Street
Limehouse Causeway
Town
London
Postcode
E14 8BN

Description

Service Description

London Borough of Tower Hamlets integrated Youth and Community services are operating the Young Carers and Siblings Group. Young carers aged between 8 to 18 years are welcome to attend.

Additional Information

Additional Information

The Young Carers Project is run by Tower Hamlets Youth Service for all Young Carers in Tower Hamlets. The project aims to provide Young Carers the opportunity to take a break from the daily responsibilities of being a carer by interacting with others facing similar challenges. The group will take part in activities such as art, drama, music, photography, canoeing, biking, climbing, swimming, cinema, bowling and other activities as decided by the young people who attend.

What is involved in the project?

• Access to weekly respite sessions
• School Holiday activities
• Residential breaks
• Days out
• 1:1 support

Weekly club-based sessions are held every week from Limehouse Youth Centre, Limehouse Causeway, E14 8BN. The sessions will run as follows:

• Tuesday 4:30-6:30pm for 8-12 year olds
• Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm for 13-18 year olds

For more information please contact:

Sorrel Norwood; Young Carers Participation Worker
Tel: 020 7364 4091 Mob: 07923242449
Email: sorrel.norwood@towerhamlets.gov.uk or young.carers@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Costs

Cost
Free
Cost per Session
£0.00
Cost per Hour
£0.00
Cost per Day
£0.00
Over 2's Cost per Week
£0.00
Under 2's Cost per Week
£0.00

Opening Times

Opening Times
TuesdayFrom 16:30To 18:30
From 18:30To 20:30

OFSTED Information

OFSTED Last Inspection Date
22 February 2017
OFSTED Last Inspection Summary
Good

Questions & Answers

Are The Premises Accessible For Wheelchair Users?
Yes
Are There Any Age Related Price Differences?
No
Can Families Self-Refer To The Service?
Yes
Do You Cater For Over 8s?
Yes
Do You Have A Waiting List?
Yes
Do You Have Car Parking Spaces?
Yes
Do You Have Child Protection Policies And Procedures
Yes
Do You Have Immediate Vacancies?
Yes
Do You Offer Specific Support For Children With Additional Needs?
Yes
Eligibility - Can The Service Be Accessed By Extended Family Members Or Carers
Yes
Has A Service Description?
Yes
Registered For 2 Year Old Grant
No

Further Information

Provider Type
SEND
Suitable For
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Challenging Behaviour Diabetes Downs Syndrome Emotional Needs Specific Learning Difficulties Other Special Educational Needs/ Disability Cerebral Palsy Mental Health Neurological Conditions Sensory Impairment Specific Learning Difficulty Speech, Language & Communication Needs (SLCN) Tourette's Long Term Medical Conditions Dyslexia Epilepsy Moderate Learning Difficulty (MLD) Hearing Impairment and Deafness Physical Disability Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD) Social Development Impairment Visual Impairment Attention Deficit Disorder Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Social, Emotional, Behaviour Difficulty (SEBD) Learning Difficulties: Moderate To Severe Motor Impairment Physical Disabilty
Delivery Channels
E-Mail In Person Post Telephone Web Site Office / Premises
How to Contact
Email In Person Post Telephone Web Site
Eligibility Criteria
Child Aged 5 And Above Tier 1: Universal
Available Facilities
Garden Healthy Eating Ict Facilities Outdoor Playspace Play Area
Referral Criteria
None (Self-referral)

Details last updated

Last Updated
09 April 2021