Welcome to Wigan & Leigh Young Carers
COVID 19 announcements:
- Holiday Lodge to remain closed for the rest of 2020
- Contact arrangements from 24th March 2020
- General Information on COVID 19
Young Carers are recognised as a potentially vulnerable group in society, who can suffer low self esteem due to feeling different from their peers. They can be socially isolated due to a lack of leisure time, and they are often tired and worried. Their caring role may have a negative impact on their attendance at school, and their academic achievement, and can affect their lives both physically and emotionally.
Wigan & Leigh Young Carers (WALYC) is the primary organisation within the Wigan Borough that supports Young Carers.
We undertake Statutory Young Carers Assessment on behalf of Wigan Council; and through our charitable activities provide respite and training for Young Carers aged from 5 to 24.
Supporting young people and their families, whose lives are affected by the impact of caring for a parent, child or relative.
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Welcome to Wigan & Leigh Young Carers
COVID 19 announcements:
- Holiday Lodge to remain closed for the rest of 2020
- Contact arrangements from 24th March 2020
- General Information on COVID 19
Young Carers are recognised as a potentially vulnerable group in society, who can suffer low self esteem due to feeling different from their peers. They can be socially isolated due to a lack of leisure time, and they are often tired and worried. Their caring role may have a negative impact on their attendance at school, and their academic achievement, and can affect their lives both physically and emotionally.
Wigan & Leigh Young Carers (WALYC) is the primary organisation within the Wigan Borough that supports Young Carers.
We undertake Statutory Young Carers Assessment on behalf of Wigan Council; and through our charitable activities provide respite and training for Young Carers aged from 5 to 24.