Young Carers
Young Carers – Identification & Referral Form
At Wrotham School, we are aware that some young people care for a family member or friend.
A Young Carer is someone under 18 who provides unpaid care to a family member or friend who is ill, disabled, has a mental health condition or a drug/alcohol problem.
We want to ensure that all young carers are identified and supported effectively.
Any information you provide will be treated as Strictly Private & Confidential.
By completing this form, you are helping us to ensure your child receives the right support. Once we have the information, your child will be registered with Imago (the young carers’ service) and your child may also be eligible for additional support such as the Young Carers Travel Saver Bus Pass.
Link to the form – https://forms.office.com/e/X8icShUvpH
Student Voice
YOUNG CARERS STUDENT VOICE
Resources for Mental Health & Wellbeing
Mental Health Crisis Support
This service (for all age groups) is available simply by texting the word “Kent” or the word “Medway” to 85258. It is free for the majority of phone networks – for full details see here https://www.kent.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/health/release-the-pressure/release-the-pressure-text-service. The service is provided by the national charity Shout. You can read more about how the service is provided here https://www.giveusashout.org
Kooth
A free, safe and anonymous mental health and wellbeing online platform for young people aged 10 to 16yrs across the whole of Kent 24/7 – click HERE.
MoodSpark or Kent Resilience Hub
Learn about mental health and find tips and resources to keep emotionally healthy.
Text ChatHealth
Support around physical and mental health on 07520 618850. The number is monitored Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
Self-referring
The Children and Young People’s Counselling Service
Togetherall
A safe community to support your mental health, 24/7 – click HERE.
Newspapers/Online Magazines/Podcasts
https://thehappynewspaper.com/
https://www.positive.news/
https://happiful.com/
https://www.officialfearnecotton.com/happy-place
CALM ZONE
Childline has a fantastic site full of a variety of exercises, activities and games designed to help young people of all ages feel calmer and reduce stress see, https://www.childline.org.uk/toolbox/calm-zone/
ONE YOU
This is a great support for adults which offers free 1:1 to help improve your lifestyle from; mental wellbeing, getting more active, support in the community, financial support to eating well. Click HERE for further information and how to refer.
Apps for Mental Health
The NHS have put together a library of apps designed for children and adults to support mental health and wellbeing. You can filter by category and they have both free and paying apps: https://www.nhs.uk/apps-library/category/mental-health/ed-column
