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East Sussex
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East Sussex Young Carers provided by Imago funded by East Sussex County Council, supports Young Carers aged 5-18 who are responsible for caring for a family member with a long-term illness, disability, mental health or substance misuse issues. There are over 3,000 Young Carers in East Sussex and according to BBC research there could be another 11,000 hidden Young Carers! It is important that Young Carers know that they are not alone in their caring role.
East Sussex Young Carers works with schools, communities, and statutory and voluntary agencies to identify hidden young carers. Following assessment, East Sussex Young Carers offer a range of short-term interventions including signposting, one-to-one support, in school support and workshops.
Referrals to the service can be made by families, schools, health care providers and other organisations with the families consent.
