Some much needed respite provided for young carers Children and young carers are being handed out wellbeing toolkits to deal with stress, and hardship during the pandemic. So far 300 toolkits have been distributed around Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion. The toolkit is a box which contains pamper items (face mask, blanket), stress toys, hot chocolate, mindfulness colouring books, colouring pencils, bubbles, information of local and national agencies of support. The Action for Children charity is aiming to help young carers support their own well being, and provide respite for them through the donation of this free toolkit. Tuesday, March 16 is Young Carers Action Day and to celebrate the charity will be running online sessions to find more young carers throughout the counties, so that they too can be supported.
EVERY young carer in Pembrokeshire is receiving a £20 gift voucher from Pembrokeshire Council and a family activity pack from Action for Children this Christmas. The voucher and packs are being delivered by Action for Children’s Pembrokeshire Young Carers service throughout the early weeks of December. Young carers in Ceredigion will also receive the family activity packs which will include games, chocolates, mindfulness exercises, family craft packs, selection boxes and other items designed to help the family spend time together. The gifts are to recognise the extra burden young carers have shouldered throughout the pandemic this year. St Dogmaels councillor Mike James, Pembrokeshire County Council Carers Champion, said: “Young carers are an essential part of their families lives. They are dedicated 24/7. 2020 has been a very testing time for them and their families with the coronavirus pandemic. Young carers deserve all the thanks they receive especially at Chris