Knowsley Young Carers Support Service - 'Me Time' Programme

Young carers take part in a weekly session of activities with the Me Time programme.

Personal Support – young people work with a youth worker who can give them information, advice, and support. They will arrange some assistance at home, to give young people more 'Me Time' away from their caring role.

Meet other Carers – you are not alone - there are lots of other young people caring for others in their family too.  Vibe can help you to have 'Me Time' and meet other young people who are in a similar situation to you.

Positive Activities - Together with their youth worker and other young carers, young people can decide on the activities and experiences they want to try, including sports, arts, and family-based activities. Trips and days out can be weekends and during school holidays with other young carers or members of their family so they can enjoy spending time together.

Information for Referrers

Young people need to be assessed through the Young Carers This involves building a picture of your child’s abilities, difficulties, behaviour, his/her special educational needs (if applicable) and the support required to meet those needs. A statutory assessment is a formal procedure which involves the collection of information from as many people as possible who have detailed knowledge about your child. team before they can be referred on to the Me Time programme as a young carer.

Social workers, teachers, or other professionals can refer young people who are in compromised care on to the project.

To find the referral forms and more information about the Me Time programme and details about referrals please visit: 

Vibe's Me Time Website

Call: 0151 673 0500