A SUPPORT group set up for children and young people who look after sick or disabled relatives in the Stratford district is proving a hit.

The South Warwickshire Young Carers Project, launched 18 months ago, is now helping about 50 young people between aged eight to18 and is is shortly due to launch its own website: www.southwarwicksyoungcarers.org.

Young carers support worker, Cathy Long, said: "I am absolutely delighted with the way the group has taken off.

"The young people have benefited hugely from the weekends away and we have had a very positive feedback from their families."

For further information about the project, contact Cathy Long on 01926 492207.