Join us in recognising Young Carers Action Day 2025! This year’s theme is Take a Break, highlighting the importance of young carers having time to rest, recharge, and look after their own wellbeing.
Are you a Young Carer?
A Young Carer or Young Adult Carer is anyone under 25 who helps care for a family member, partner, or friend who has:
- A disability
- A physical or mental health condition
- A drug or alcohol dependency
As a young carer, you take on responsibilities that many people your age may not have. You might help with cooking, cleaning, managing medications, or assisting someone to move around. You may also provide emotional support, help with finances, or take care of younger siblings. Whether you care for a parent, sibling, grandparent, or another loved one, your role is incredibly important.
Young Carers Action Day Awareness Stands
On Young Carers Action Day, there will be awareness raising stands and activities (some with external visitors) where students can find out more about young carers support in and outside of college.
| College | Location | Time |
| Banbury and Bicester College | Main Reception | 10.30am-12.30pm |
| Bracknell and Wokingham College | Recharge | 12-2pm |
| City of Oxford College’s city-centre campus | Main Reception | 10.30am-12.30pm |
| City of Oxford College’s Technology Campus | Main Reception | 10.30am-12.30pm |
| Farnham College | Main Reception | 10.30am-12.30pm |
| Guildford College | Old Reception area | 10.30am-12.30pm |
| Merrist Wood College | Reception area in the Harris Centre | 10.30am-12.30pm |
| Reading College and University Centre | Main Reception | 11.30am-1.30pm |
✨ We’re Here to Support You ✨
Balancing college and your caring responsibilities can be tough — but you don’t have to do it alone!
Our Transition and Retention Advisers are here to support you with:
🔄 Flexible Support: Help managing college life, study adjustments, and talking to tutors (if you want us to!)
💸 Financial Assistance: Guidance on applying for bursaries to support college costs.
🧑🤝🧑 Time for You: A safe space to talk, take a break, and connect with others.
🔗 Connections to Support Services: Links to local and national organisations who understand your situation.
📍 Where to Find Us:
- Banbury and Bicester College: Room A123
- City of Oxford College and University Centre’s city-centre campus: Porta Cabin
- City of Oxford College and University Centre’s Technology campus: The Zone (Scott building)
- Reading College and University Centre: Room A118 (Advice and Admissions Centre)
- Bracknell and Wokingham College: Rooms G10 and G11 (behind Reception)
- Farnham College: Room FS 501 (near Reception)
- Guildford College: Room G4
- Merrist Wood College and University Centre: Room CYD11a (in the Courtyard)
- Online or Offsite Learners: Email us at [email protected] and a member of the Farnham College team will be in touch.
📧 Contact us directly:
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 01865 550401
🛠 Extra Support in the Community:
• Carers Trust – Financial, emotional, and practical support for carers
• The Mix – Free, confidential support for young people
You are strong, capable, and never alone. Reach out — we’re here to help you thrive.