Carers' Annual Survey 2017 Young Carers 10+ Carers' Annual Survey 2017 - Young Carers 10+ Your Feedback is really important to us as we use this information to shape our Centre Strategy and the services we will provide in the future. All of the information you provide us will be treated confidentially Thank You for taking the time to complete this survey OK Question Title * 1. How old are you? 10-11 12-14 15-17 18 OK Question Title * 2. What is your relationship to the person you care for? Sibling Mother Father Grandparent OK Question Title * 3. Does your school/college know that you are a young carer? (We will NOT share your answer with your school/college) YES and they offer extra support YES but they don't do anything different NO OK Question Title * 4. Please tick any of the following that you find challenging as a young carer. Having a break from your caring role Other people understanding what being a Young Carer means School work Managing your health Making decisions about further education and/or employment Having someone to talk to Opportunities to meet your peers and make friends Whether the person you care for is safe Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 5. When did you last have support from the Carers' Centre? Less than 1 month 2-5 months 6-12 months 1 year + Never I didn't know the Carers' Centre existed OK Question Title * 6. If you have had contact with the Carers' Centre, did you feel that you were well supported? Not applicable No I did not feel supported I felt somewhat supported I felt very supported OK Question Title * 7. The Centre provides the following services and support for young carers. As a carer what support do you want us to provide in the future? You can tick as many or as few as you need to. 1:1 emotional support Identifying support for the person you care for to help reduce your caring role Support for your family members with a Family Support Worker Support groups for young adult carers (Step Up group 16-25) Breaks from your caring role Clubs in term time Activities during school holidays Groups with people in similar situations Helping you to find new development opportunities Relaxation and Mindfulness sessions Training for carers Helping other professionals to understand what it is like to be a young carer Support groups for young adult carers (Step Up group 16-25) Helping your school to understand your life as a young carer Help for you to explore your aspirations and dreams Website Help for you to attend leisure activities outside of the carers' Centre OK Question Title * 8. Is there any other support we could provide which would help you? OK Question Title * 9. What do you think the Centre could do differently/better? OK Question Title * 10. In order of priority, what three things do you feel would make the most difference to how you feel? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Adults you come into contact with understanding more about being a young carer 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Good quality care services for the person I care for 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Managing your school work/education 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Regular breaks from caring 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Support with your health 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Support with your emotional wellbeing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Opportunities to meet people in a similar situation to yourself 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Opportunities to try new things OK Question Title * 11. Are there any other comments you wish to make? OK DONE