Support, advice and respite activities for young people with caring responsibilities and their families.
Short breaks for carers/people they care for
Young Carers work holistically alongside other family services, providing you and your family with different levels of support.
Referral details
Professionals can email us on: youngcarers@positive-steps.org.ukor alternatively ring us on 0161 621 9400 and we will send out more information on our referral process and our referral form. We also accept self-referrals and referrals from families where there are no other professionals involved.
Medtia Place, 80 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1DJ
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We currently have three groups that run for three days. These groups are split according to age and personalities. We also provide one to one support where appropriate. Activities are held at our central base in Oldham, at Mahdlo Youth Zone, and a range of community settings. We can provide advice and support over the phone/online. We currently have three groups that meet weekly. We also provide one to one support where necessary.Contact phone
0161 621 9400Contact email
youngcarers@positive-steps.org.ukWebsite
https://www.positive-steps.org.uk/services-for-children-and-young-people/oldham-young-carersAge
From 8 to 18 years oldOpening times
Regular group activities are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5pm - 6.30pm, with additional activities over school holidays.Cost details
No costDescription
Young Carers work holistically alongside other family services and we can provide you and your family with different levels of support.
Oldham Young Carers defines a young carer as:
"A child or young person who, without payment, provides help or support to a parent, sibling or other family member, who could not manage without their help. This could be due to age, physical or mental illness, addiction or disability."
Our key workers provide a range of diversionary activities both during term time and during the holidays. We can also provide phone support, information and advice or one to one support to young carers when needed.
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Updated: 24/08/2023