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1 Aug 00

YOUNG CARERS SAIL AWAY TO FUN DAY OUT

1 August 2000

A group of young carers in Poole are being treated to a fun day out today courtesy of Parkstone Yacht Club.

Young carers are children who help to look after a family member who has an illness or disability. In Poole, there are currently 60 families with a total of 100 children in contact with young carers groups.

Today, children from Parkstone Yacht Club's youth group and Poole's young carers will set sail in small craft to enjoy a day on Brownsea Island. Some of the day's activities include a picnic and storyteller before they sail back to the Club for a barbeque.

Estelle Barr, Young Carers Support Officer, Social Services, Borough of Poole said: "Parkstone Yacht Club has provided a wonderful opportunity for young carers to have a relaxing break during the summer holiday, make new friends and have some fun.

She added: "We also have three groups in Poole for young carers aged between 10 - 17 years which gives them the chance to have some fun, offer support and help remove isolation sometimes felt by children or young people because of their caring role."

If you are a young carer and would like more information on young carers groups in Poole, please call Estelle on tel: 01202 714631

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Notes to Editor:
There are three young carers groups in Poole:
· Under 10s who meet fortnightly
· 10 to 14 year olds who meet for an activity day during main school holidays and
· 14 to 17 year olds who meet monthly in the evening and for an activity day during main school holidays.

Estelle Barr, Young Carers Support Officer, Social Services, Borough of Poole Tel: 01202 714631