Children worry about smoking parents
73% of children worry that their mum or dad will die because they smoke.
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June 16, 2014
Cigarette smoke by Challiyil Eswaramangalath Vipin
Woman Silhouette Jumping on the Beach at Sunset transmitting a concept of health, joy and freedom
We are all different
We are all different in some way. What sets you apart may seem like a burden, but it’s not. Most of the time it’s what makes you so incredible!
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June 15, 2014
14 year old young carer helping her mom walk
What support is available for a Young Adult Carer?
The ACA Transitions project provides emotional support and individualised services for Young Adult Carers to help them access: Further education, Employment and training opportunities, Benefits, Support for their family, Social opportunities and respite.
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June 14, 2014
14year old young carer helping her mum by tucking her in
How may a Young Adult Carer feel?
Young Adult Carers may feel isolated from their peers, feel financially disadvantaged and miss out on age appropriate social activities. They may have missed out on gaining qualifications and struggle with accessing further and higher education, or employment. They may have low self-esteem and find decision-making difficult.
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June 13, 2014
I have a bright idea! by Nic Taylor
How do I stop my feelings from ruling my life?
If you understand your emotions, you don’t need to let your feelings rule you. You can trust your intuition and not let your emotions get out of control.
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June 12, 2014
I have a bright idea! by Nic Taylor
What is the definition of “self-awareness”?
Self-awareness: you recognise your own emotions and how they affect your thoughts and behaviour, know your strengths and weaknesses, and have self-confidence.
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June 11, 2014
14 year old young carer helping her mom walk
How many people are Young Carers?
In the UK, 244,000 people under 19 are carers, caring for their parents, siblings and family members. In England, 1 in 12 young carers spend more than 15 hours a week looking after a parent or sibling, and 1 in 20 misses school.
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June 10, 2014
14year old young carer helping her mum by tucking her in
What is a Young Adult Carer?
Young Adult Carers (16-24) provide care to family members who have a long term illness/disability. This includes both chronic and terminal illness, physical disability which impairs day to day life, learning difficulties, mental health problems, drug/alcohol dependency and autistic spectrum disorders.
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June 9, 2014
Happy couple running on the beach
Life is too short to wonder what could have been
“You can’t always wait for the perfect moment. Sometimes you must let go and dare to do it because life is too short to wonder what could have been.” – Marc & Angel Chernoff
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June 8, 2014
Woman Silhouette Jumping on the Beach at Sunset transmitting a concept of health, joy and freedom
You are strong enough and smart enough
Don’t let others convince you that you aren’t strong enough and smart enough. You are. Surround yourself with people who help strengthen you – those who see greatness in you, even when you don’t see it in yourself.
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June 7, 2014