Young Carers
Who are Young Carers?
Find out more about Young Carers from Tobi Bolanle
Learn more about young carers, the challenges they face and some of the signs for spotting a potential young carer.
What is a Young Carer?
A Young Carer is a person aged 19 or under who cares, unpaid, for a family member suffering from any of the following:
- A long-term illness/condition
- a physical or learning disability
- a drug or alcohol problem
- a mental health condition
The support provided by a young carer varies but it can involve a combination of personal (such as helping to dress or bathe them), practical (such as cooking, cleaning and shopping) and emotional care (such as talking through their concerns with them).
Meet some of our Young Carers
Find out more about some of our young carers, the hidden responsibilities they have and how it makes them feel.
The Young Carers Project
The Young Carers Project gives young carers with the opportunity to take a break from the daily responsibilities of being a carer and talk to others facing similar challenges as well as receive support and mentoring from youth workers.
The group takes part in activities such as art, drama, music, photography, off-site adventure sports provide by Urban Adventure Base, off-site trips and other activities as decided by the young people who attend.
There is also an offer of 1:1 support, weekly respite sessions and more.
Sessions are held every week from St Paul's Way Youth Club, 99 Saint Paul's Way, London E3 4AJ, the dates are:
- Mondays, 4–7pm for 8–12 year olds
- Tuesday, 4–7pm for 13–19 year olds
For more information please contact:
Haleema Miah
Youth Worker-In-Charge
Email: Haleema.Miah@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Or
Ella Okerenta
Senior Youth Worker
Email: Ella.Okerenta@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Tobi Bolanle
Team Manager for Universal Safe Spaces
Tel: 07738265076
Email: Tobi.Bolanle@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Young Carers Timetable (August Summer 2026 timings - 2pm - 6pm)
(September / Term time timings - 4pm - 7pm)
Monday (Junior sessions)
Chill Out, Chat, Games & Activities - 2pm - 6pm
Homework Club - 4pm - 5pm
Tuesday (Senior sessions)
Chill Out, Chat, Games & Activities - 2pm - 6pm
Homework Club - 4pm - 5pm
Trips
Senior YC trips
12th August 2026 - Stubbers adventure centre
27th August 2026 - Thorpe Park
Junior YC Trips:
TBC
Workshops
20th July 2026 – Substance Abuse (Junior)
21st July 2026 – Substance Abuse (Senior)
10th August 2026 - YC responsibilities made easy (Junior)
17th August 2026 – Hate Crime (Junior)
18th August 2026 – Hate Crime (Senior)
Other Activities
Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG):
- 15th July 2026
Youth Forum:
- 28th July 2026
- 25th August 2026
- 29th September 2026
Summer Activities:
Summer Camp 2026 – Mile End (UAB) - Every Friday in August!
A borough-wide outdoor adventure programme offering team and individual activities such as BMX, kayaking, canoeing and climbing, alongside team games and weekly competitions. The programme will culminate in a borough final event at Mile End Stadium on Friday 28 August, bringing together participants from youth centres and across the borough.
Meet the Young Carers Team
Ella Okerenta
Senior Youth Worker
Haleema Miah
Youth Worker in Charge
Amara Khanom
Youth Support Worker
Syeda Choudhury
Youth Support Worker
Amira Hassan
Youth Support Worker
St Paul's Way Youth Centre
99 St Pauls Way
E3 4AJ
309, 323, 277, D7, D6