Young Carers have a great day out

St John Ambulance, in association with Somerset County Council and Somerset Partnership, ran their seventh 'respite and learning' day for young carers from across Somerset at the Roller Coaster Youth Club in Parkway, Bridgwater on 22 February.

Somerset County Council work with 400 young carers across the county. These are exceptional individuals that look after disabled or ill parents while going to school. This results in them having very little free time to themselves

'These 22 young children, aged 8 – 15, really do have a tough life and it is a pleasure to be able to give them 'me-time' as well as teach them useful things that will help them in their caring role,' said Emily Lang of St John Ambulance Somerset.

The day out covered Accident prevention, Cleanliness and hygiene, Infection control and Basic first aid. The young carers also participated in fun quizzes and art therapy.

'It is so good to see them playing together and having fun away from their daily chores,' said Lang.

This is the seventh such programme run by St John Ambulance and it is hoped there will be more in the future. For further information please call Emily Lang on 01278 726740