Fun & Raising Awareness

It is vital for Young Adult Carers that they are offered time away from their caring role to relax and unwind. We feel it’s also important for them to get plenty of fresh air and exercise to keep them fit and well. So as well as our sailing trip, a group of YACs enjoyed a morning kayaking at Haven Banks in Exeter. It was a beautiful day at the end of August, there were plenty of challenges set by the instructors, including water polo. There were quite a few capsizes and kayaks filling with water, but the instructors were so patient and fun that the mishaps only made the experience more fun! After a busy morning, everyone had built up an appetite. Luckily a McDonald’s lunch did the trick! Part of the service at Young Adult Carers is also to recruit new YACs. We do this not only by holding transition events a few times a year, but also by making sure information and advice is easily accessible. So on Wednesday 19th September, Cheryl Mackinnon YAC Support Worker, teamed up with Lisa Bishop from Torbay Young Adult Carers to run an advice and information stand at South Devon College Fresher’s Week. A lot of young people visited the stand to catch up and access information about the drop in service at the college. They spoke to existing Young Adult Carers attending the college and also used the opportunity to identify 4 new Young Adult Carers. It was a very successful day and Lisa Bishop has thanked us for our support.