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Young carers are often reluctant to ask for help for fear of stigma, letting their family down or being taken into care. Barnardo’s wants to continue to dispel these feelings of anxiety, by identifying and offering support to these dedicated children and young people.
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Situation
Every Christmas morning at least 11,000 young carers will wake up in Wales. Unlike other children and young people their age this special day can bring extra challenges and chores. Tasks can include anything from cooking the turkey to wrapping their own presents, as well as completing their usual day to day jobs to support the family member they care for. 1 in 5 young carers describe Christmas as a ‘sadder’ or ‘tougher’ time than the rest of the year.
Solution
Barnardo's has and will continue making Christmas as enjoyable as possible for young carers aswell as providing regular respite throughout the year. Ceri cares for her brother Tom, who is Autistic. “Barnardo’s gives me a break from the struggles at home and the opportunity to make friends with people that understand what my life is like. There are lovely project workers who support me and organise fun trips – last year at Christmas we watched the panto and visited the magical Winter Wonderland"