We continue to offer a place for our Young Adult Carers to come and meet other YAC’s, fortnightly, at Jasmyn House in Paignton from 5-7:30pm. Fun is had by all as we take in some culinary delights, chat and make friends. We started to use this time to share skills of the cooking kind, giving the opportunity to take it in turns, where 2 Carers will make and serve some hot food – such as Pizza, Spaghetti Bolognese and Stir Fry. Now it seems we have come to expect a different meal each time, with the YAC’s choosing what they would like for the following drop-in. This get together encourages our YAC’s to chat, ask questions and seek advice from peers. We hope others will take the opportunity to come along and enjoy the company of other YAC’s wanting to get out and have a good time.
Dave Baker | Young Adult Carer Development Worker
South Devon College were nominated as one of three finalists in the RCU Support Award for students, with the Association of Colleges. The Beacon Award supported by the RCU, is a prestigious award for further education and training providers. The foundations of support for both Young Carers under 18yrs, and Young Adult Carers 16-25yrs, have been built upon the 10+ year successful working relationship with Torbay Young Adult Carers Services, alongside other Carers services as well.
It was an honour for the College to be supported on the assessment day by our unsung heroes, our Student Carers. They truly were an inspiration and as a College, we want to ensure they feel valued and have every opportunity to succeed throughout their educational journey at SDC and beyond.
Stephanie Sparkes | Learning Support Lead (Young/Young Adult Carers)
Through COVID, Young Adult and Takota Carers mental health has been impacted as a result of not being able to meet other Carers as often. Now restrictions have been eased around meeting up, there are a number of activities that could help Young Adult Carers, for example: meeting once a month, a break away, a group meet up for a meal locally, meeting new friends, socialising and getting out for an hour or two, which is important to any Carer to have that time.
As a registered Carer, I have been involved with the ‘Young Adult Carers’ and Takota for 10 years and feel
passionate about the Carers Service as they have changed my life. For this reason, a bungee jump has been organised and funded by myself and booked through ‘UK Bungee’. Steph, one of our ex Young Adult Carers has set a goal to achieve the 400ft Bungee Jump, taking place this year in Chepstow (exact date to be confirmed). All funds will be donated to Young Adult Carers and Takota. If you would like to support Young Adult Carers and Takota, please go to: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/stephanie-sparkes
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity. Any money raised is much appreciated, as it truly goes a long way.
Takota is also having an online group chat this month – for more information on how to join the chat and the time please head to our Facebook page: Takota Torbay.
Bye for now, Skye
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