Young Adult Carers Wiltshire

'It is becoming more and more vital to keep an eye on dad and it’s important for us all to learn to recognise when he needs something.' #YoungAdultCarer Sasha shares her story of looking after her Dad who has early onset dementia. #DementiaActionWeek yacbook.co.uk/post/sasha-s-s…

Our latest spotlight blog post is on siblings and Christmas. If you are a young sibling growing up with a disabled brother or sister (or you are supporting a sibling) read our advice here. sibs.org.uk/youngsibs/spot…

The holiday season can be difficult for some, but we're here for you - 24/7/365. Text 988 whenever you need someone to talk to

If you're being bullied, this message is for you. 💚 If you need support, talk to someone you trust, or reach out to an organisation who can help you. For over 19s: Call Samaritans on 116 123. For under 19s: Call Childline on 0800 11 11. #AntiBullyingWeek @ABAonline

It's #AntiBullyingWeek📣 We want to raise awareness about bullying and the impact that it can have on people's lives. Let's come together and make a noise to stop bullying, not just this week but every week! #MakeANoise Our community➡️Kooth.uk

Attention young carers! Sign our open letter to the Prime Minister calling for better support for young carers ✍️ bit.ly/40wmtZe

Pause. Take a breath. You will make it through this moment.

Autumn can be a bit of a miserable time for students with workloads increasing causing social lives to decrease. That's why it's important to be looking after your wellbeing. Here's 5 tips from our friends @StudentMindsOrg ⤵️ wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/tackling-novem…

#Dental #anxiety is a common anxiety problem that many experience. If you're affected by this anxiety condition, this booklet is for you. Grab your copy here: ow.ly/VCWa50HvB8e

Yellow warnings for both wind and rain are in place as Storm Ciaran approaches the county this week. We are advising residents and businesses to prepare for high winds, heavy rain and potential flooding on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Read more 👉🏽 orlo.uk/lk1g8

Happy Halloween from all of us at Student Minds! 👻 Big social events like Halloween can feel daunting. We might experience feelings like social anxiety or peer pressure. Student Space is here to support you through this spooky season. Find out more: ow.ly/XxVf50Q2gbe

Huge congratulations and well done to the amazing ream at Reeds Construction & Engineering ltd for successfully completing their 3 peaks fundraising challenge. They raised an amazing £1,216 towards helping us support young carers in Wiltshire! 🎉🎊

Are you a carer or do you work in adult social care? If so, come along to our Public Health Carer Event at #Chippenham Olympiad Leisure Centre between 10am-4pm. You can speak to NHS professionals, get involved with interactive activities and also receive your flu vaccination.

We're asking public transport users, residents, businesses and visitors in the county to take part in a public transport review, to help shape the future of sustainable public transport in Wiltshire. Find out more 👉🏼 : orlo.uk/mT2UB

Unpaid carers aged 16+ can now book their autumn coronavirus booster vaccine Protect yourself and the person you care for Book it here nhs.uk/nhs-services/c…

Huge thank you to @CalneLions Club for their generous donation of £1,000 to support young carers. This generous donation will enable us to continue making a positive impact on young carers lives and empower them with the tools they need to thrive. Thank you! 💕

Happy #ADHDAwarenessMonth 💜 Children with ADHD can flourish when their needs are understood and supported. Some resources to help... 👉 Aids: fledglings.org.uk/collections/ad… 👉 Sleep: contact.org.uk/sleep-guide 👉 Behaviour: contact.org.uk/behaviour-guide 👉 Education: contact.org.uk/education

“It’s vital that the hundreds of thousands of young carers in England are exempt from any complete ban on mobile phones in schools, which will make their lives even harder." Our full response to the proposed complete ban on pupils using phones at school👇 carers.org/news-and-media…

How is your mental health this week? Take time to check in with yourself 💚 Our #MyWholeSelf MOT can help. 🔗 Link in our bio - 'Resources' #MentalHealth #WednesdayWellbeing #SelfCare

💬 We know that Christmas can be a difficult time of year for those of us living with mental illness. So that we can better represent your experience of the holidays, we're hosting a survey 👉 bit.ly/3YLtjJK

Going to university can be a big step with a lot of expectations. Lucy discusses navigating these expectations and what she found helpful 👉ow.ly/5ovG50PPCCY