Physical Health
Keeping You Healthy
Being a Young Carer is a big responsibility, and it’s important to take care of your physical health. This page offers tips, resources, and support to help you stay healthy while balancing your caring role.
Young Carers Bedford Borough
Why Physical Health Matters
Caring for someone can be demanding, both physically and emotionally. Maintaining good physical health helps you:
Boost Your Energy
Staying active and eating well can give you more energy to carry out your responsibilities.
Improve Your Mood
Regular exercise releases endorphins, which can help reduce stress and improve your mood.
Helps Your Brain
Being physically active can help your brain, helping you with schoolwork and daily tasks.
Tips For Staying Physically Active
Stay Active
Find activities you enjoy! Whether it’s cycling, dancing, or playing a sport, find something fun to keep you moving.
Why not come along to a young carer club, where you can play and be active?
Eat A Balanced Diet
Eat a variety of foods. Include fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, protein and dairy in your meals.
Stay hydrated! Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated.
Get Enough Sleep
Create a relaxing bedtime environment. Limit your screen time before bed and try to create a calming atmosphere.
Manage Stress
Take Breaks: make time for yourself to relax and recharge.
Talk to Someone: If you’re feeling overwhelmed, it’s okay to reach out to a trusted adult or friend. Why not talk to a member of our team?
Here Are Some Helpful Resources For Young People
Carers Trust
Offers support, advice and resources tailored for young carers, including information on physical health and wellbeing.
Be Active Beds
Provides information on physical health, emotional well-being, and activities for young people in Bedford.
Mind
Offers resources for mental health support, including stress management and self-care tips.
Change 4 Life
A fun resource aimed at helping families and young people eat healthier and be more active.
Further Resources To Support Physical Health
Apps
Plant Nanny
A fun way for you to stay hydrated throughout the day!
GoNoodle Kids
This app has lots of games for your brain and body, to help you stay active.
Headspace Kids
This app has lots of relaxing tips to help your mind stay calm.
Websites
Health For Kids
Better Health
KidsHealth
Need To Talk To Someone?
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