Young carers The Young Carers Service has been running in Monmouthshire for 17 years. It supports young people in Monmouthshire aged 8-18 with a caring responsibility for someone – this could be a family member or friend who is ill, disabled or misuses drugs or alcohol. Launched in 2002, the Young Carers service is mainly focused on giving young carers a break from their caring responsibility and improving the lives of young carers and their families. The service provides a range of activities, training and support sessions for young carers and the main areas of focus include: Education, training and employment Promoting healthy and fulfilling lives Improving physical and mental health and wellbeing Influencing local and national care services and policies Opportunities for young people affected by poverty Providing a safe environment for young carers Improving social skills and reducing social isolation Advice and guidance School Support Part of the Young Carers Service is a dedicated drop-in service for schools. Every other week, the drop-in enables young people to get information, advice and guidance from Carers Trust South East Wales staff on issues relating to their care role. The school drop-in service runs in the four comprehensive schools in Monmouthshire – Caldicot School, Chepstow School, King Henry VIII Comprehensive and Monmouth Comprehensive School. Where: Monmouthshire