Youth Support
Support for Young People & Parents
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/
Young people's mental health charity
Clued-up is based in Crowborough
National charity helping people with Anxiety - Anxiety UK
https://beateatingdisorders.org.uk
The UK's Eating Disorder Charity - Beat (beateatingdisorders.org.uk)
for help, resources and information on eating disorders
Bullying: practical information and advice
https://www.nationalbullyinghelpline.co.uk
Childline : free and confidential helpline providing telephone counselling for any
child with a problem. https://childline.org.uk or phone 0800 1111
https://samaritans.org or phone 116123 helpline providing assistance for anyone
struggling / distressed
National Self-Harm network: support for people who self-harm to find support and
alternatives https://nshn.co.uk
https://childbereavementuk.org or phone 0800 0288840
Helping children, young people, parents, and families to rebuild their
lives when a child grieves or when a child dies
Young Carers service in East Sussex
A young or young adult carer is someone who provides care and/or support to a family member, including siblings, or a friend, who could not manage without their help. This could be due to illness, disability or age, and caring can involve physical and/or emotional support.
https://www.cftc.org.uk/young-carers-service-east-sussex/
Young Carers Service is for all young carers, aged 5 to 17 years, living, attending school or caring for someone in East Sussex. The service provides support to young carers before they reach crisis point and to help their physical and mental wellbeing.
They provide young carers with support and fun activities to get involved with, including:
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Information and signposting
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Supporting young carers to access services and activities
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Free outings and activities during the school holidays for registered young carers
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Monthly online Young Carers Club for those aged 5 and upwards
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Monthly in person Young Carers Clubs in Eastbourne and in Uckfield, for those aged 8-17 years.
