📣Could you spot the young carer? A young carer is someone aged between 6 to 18 who helps care for a family member at home. Sometimes there aren’t any signs, but knowing where to go for support is key. YSS delivers Worcestershire Young Carers. To find out more, visit our website

We're excited to announce that our Remember Veterans service, has received continuation funding from West Mercia PCC Together, we're ensuring our veterans receive the respect, care, and support they deserve. Thank you for helping us to support those who have served our nation”.

This is a great list of all the places in the UK offering free meals or below £1 for children during the Easter holidays. Please share this, so families know the support is out there if they need it. The holidays can be a really difficult time financially. #Finances #families

Are you looking for a new #volunteering role in #Worcestershire that will enable you to support #children and #youngpeople? Our Worcestershire Young Carers service is currently looking for Volunteer Mentors, Drivers and Group and Activity Volunteers. yss.org.uk/get-involved/v…

Today marks the 79th anniversary of #VEDay Alongside PCC @JohnPaulCampion's #PinYourPoppy project, the PCC also supports YSS' Remember Veterans scheme. This important project helps veterans who are currently in or are at risk of becoming involved in the justice system.

This week is #Volunteersweek and it's time to celebrate the wonderful volunteers who support us at YSS. Sarah volunteers with YSS as an Appropriate Adult supporting young people 17 and under in custody. This week we will share Sarah's thoughts on being a volunteer. #volunteering

It's day 4 of #Volunteersweek and let's hear again from Sarah our Appropriate Adult volunteer about how what new skills volunteering has given her.

At YSS we are remembering today the sacrifices of those who took part in D-Day on the 6th June 1944. Thank you for giving us our freedom. You will never be forgotten. #DDay80 #Lestweforget #Rememberveterans

Our Remember Veterans worker Lisa was honoured to be able to spend last week in Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-day. It was a very emotional week, visiting many of the cemeteries, memorials and beaches. #Veterans #DDay80 #Lestweforget

YSS will be at the #Volunteer Expo in #Worcestershire on 14th June at The Guildhall, Worcester. Come on down to see us and open the door to building new skills, meeting new people and supporting those in need in your local community. We can't wait to see you there! #Volunteering

This week is #carersweek which allows us the opportunity to raise awareness of the challenges unpaid carers often face and recognise the contribution they make to families and communities across the UK. At YSS we run the #Worcestershire Young Carers service.

For #Carersweek, the focus for today is #youngcarers. One of our former young carers spoke to BBC Hereford & Worcester this morning about her experience and the support provided to her @YSS. We are all so proud of Cat at YSS for speaking up. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

On Friday YSS attended the Volunteer Expo at Worcester Guildhall. This was a great opportunity to promote the numerous volunteering opportunities available at YSS and meet some other wonderful local charities. #Worcestershire #Volunteering #Volunteer #Community

We have some amazing news to share! Following a recent assessment, YSS has been awarded the Matrix Standard accreditation for another three years. This accreditation acknowledges that YSS continues to deliver high quality information, advice and guidance to our service users.

Sending our patron Her Royal Highness, The Princess Royal, best wishes for a speedy recovery following her accident, from everyone at YSS.

Attention young carers! Check out our summer activities, now available to book. Email [email protected] to book your place. Be quick as these are sure to be popular!! #Worcestershire #Youngcarers #Activities #Summer

John Campion West Mercia PCC has agreed to fund an innovative new pilot project between YSS and West Mercia Youth Justice Service providing 1:1 support to children/young people committing driving-related offences. #Roadsafety #youthoffending #westmercia (westmercia-pcc.gov.uk)

🚔 £72,000 of funding has been promised by the West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner. 👉 bbc.in/3Z4DbQN