Make content about: Dominique cares for her brother Micah
Thirteen-year-old Dominique balances cooking, shopping and caring for her younger brother with support from a local young carers group.
This story
At thirteen, Dominique helps care for her non-verbal brother Micah following his autism diagnosis in 2023. Alongside helping her mum with cooking and shopping, she watches Micah while managing the exhaustion of communication barriers. Support from a local young carers group gives her regular time for herself and activities she enjoys.
Where you could take it
Join Dominique at an activity session with her young carers group to see how she unwinds and takes time for herself.
Where it happens
Staines
The charity
- Charity: Action For Carers (Surrey)
- Registration number: 1116714
- Based in: Guildford, England