Kool Carers South East Limited provides a safe, professional and comfortable environment for young carers aged 8 to 18 years living within the Basildon Borough and Brentwood to develop personal and social relationships, whilst developing their independent life-skills and building their resilience, all of which helps to to reduce isolation and enhance emotional wellbeing.

Sessions are held within the Basildon Borough and are tailored to meet the needs and age group of young carers, irrespective of the areas in which they live; all young carers are welcome.

The programmes that are facilitated within the sessions are developed and designed with young carers.

Support is offered to families in a variety of ways:

• Helping families to access the support they need and are entitled to, from local services, so that a child/young person’s responsibilities can be reduced.
• Providing advice and emotional support through one to one and group sessions.
• Liaising with schools so that teachers can more effectively support the young carers attending their schools.
• Providing opportunities for young carers to receive respite in order to take a break from their caring responsibilities, so they can spend time with other young carers, share experiences and have fun.
• Counselling for young carers, parents and family members.