Barnardo's Merthyr Young Carers: Merthyr Tydfil - Family support services

What we do

A young carers is someone under the age of 18 who takes a caring responsibility for someone who is ill, disabled, elderly, experiencing mental distress or affected by substance misuse, etc. Barnardos Young carers provide practical support or emotional support or both to parents or siblings. Barnardo's young carers project provides afterschool groups, activity days, residentials, individual 1:1 support, new learning opportunities, information and advice, advocacy and awareness raising etc.

Who do we support

Supporting children and young people who care for and look after family members affected by health issues, disability or substance misuse.
Children aged 8-18.

Is there a charge to use this service?

No

Can anyone use this service?

Referrals are accepted from external agencies as well as self-referrals Agencies have access to our Referral Form and can make requests via telephone / email

Service details for this family support services

Language: English only

  • Can provide specialist support for families of children with disabilities / additional needs No Please contact to discuss your child(s) needs further.
  • Relevant staff have a valid current DBS? Yes

 Address

 You can send post here:

3Gs Development Trust
15 Chestnut Way
CF47 9SB
CF47 9SB

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 Opening times

Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Last updated: 26/03/2024