With the support of the young carers project Gillian was supported to change school and was able to achieve good academic results, especially considering what she had been through.
She regularly attended young carers groups and sessions and gradually built confidence, trained as a volunteer and became a “buddy” to other young carers and raises awareness of young carers in the community.
Gillian’s outcomes
Gillian is a confident and capable young women, she has now started work as an apprentice whilst continuing to be fully involved in The Junction and firing up awareness of young carers.