Last week, a group of Young Carers spent time together sharing their experiences of tube feeding. All the children have direct experience of assisting with this process for loved ones. The children conveyed a lot of care, empathy and understanding of their situations. The children all spoke about the unsettling feelings they experienced at first but also realised how being Young Carers gives them many incredible skills. They all agreed that it was a positive experience to be able to share their stories.
Young Carers groups in UK schools are support initiatives designed to identify and assist pupils under 18 who look after a family member with an illness, disability or other type of need. At Greswold, this extends to children who help to look after adults too. This group, led by Mr Jones, provides safe spaces to talk about experiences and peer support.