Young Adult Carers Wiltshire

21/04/2025

National Autistic Society has a free 'My child is autistic card' which is a great way for you to let people know that your child is autistic and that they might need some extra time or help in certain situations. They also have other versions of the card which may be useful.

Download it free here:

The my child is autistic card is a great way for you to let people know that your child is autistic and that they might need some extra time or help in certain situations.

16/04/2025

Having a bully at school can be really tough to deal with. From constant fear to questioning yourself, there are loads of problems that can stem from bullying. The Mix has put together a guide for how to deal with bullies at school 👉

Experiencing bullying at school can be very difficult. Remember, it's never your fault, read our guide on how to deal with bullies at school.

14/04/2025

If you are struggling with energy bills, or need more information around direct debits, prepaid meters and more, Citizens Advice has lots of resources that may help. https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/energy/energy-supply/

09/04/2025

Remember, we are here for you. If you are looking after someone, don't do it alone. 🥰 Call our friendly team on 0800 181 4118, or go to our website http://www.carersupportwiltshire.co.uk/

07/04/2025

If you're a young person with autism, preparing for your journey onto college, university, a training course or employment can feel overwhelming. This toolkit for young people is designed to help prepare you for successful careers guidance sessions and work experience placements, find it below. 😊

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for children and young people with autism. We provide services, raise awareness and understanding, and campaign for change. Through TreeHouse School, The Rise School and Ambitious College we offer specialist education and support.

31/03/2025

Having an emergency plan in place can help ease your worries if you are not able to care for those you look after at any point in the future. Read our info page on planning for an emergency as a carer below.

https://carersupportwiltshire.co.uk/information-hub/howtoplanforemergency/

24/03/2025

Many siblings help their parents to look after their disabled brothers and sisters. Even though they love their brothers or sisters, it can still be really hard. All families like to help each other but it’s also really important to have time for yourself and to be able to do your school work.

Sibs has a great blog here on what you can do if you are feeling a bit overwhelmed with looking after your sibling https://www.sibs.org.uk/youngsibs/info-and-advice/tough-stuff-at-home/i-have-to-look-after-my-sister-all-the-time/

17/03/2025

If you live in , the No Worries service for young people aged 13-24 provides free advice, support, condoms, emergency contraception and chlamydia testing with complete confidentiality at participating GP's and Pharmacies.

https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/public-health-sexual-health?fbclid=IwAR362kLoRdPUI4yRpUdvopWvSM4YQd3MifRZ1KI7hjeDZSB09w-XY-fimN0

10/03/2025

There are many myths and rumours about caring and being a young carer. Lots of people and young carers themselves aren’t quite sure what being a young carer actually means.
Here on our myth busting page we want to ease your worries! Read on to find out the facts of being a young carer ⭐️ https://carersupportwiltshire.co.uk/young-carers/information-hub/the-truth-about-being-a-young-carer-myth-buster/