Young carers: taking action
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic young carers are still fighting for support, this March they’re taking action.
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic young carers are still fighting for support, this March they’re taking action.
Three carers discuss the need for recognition, more support and what changes they want to see going forward from the pandemic.
Scotland’s Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing Joe FitzPatrick shares what young carers can expect from the government for support.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Carers Trust has developed a suite of resources to support unpaid carers and pharmacy teams in order to improve access to essential medicine.
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the issues young carers face in accessing supermarkets.
t is estimated there are around 700,000 young carers in the UK. Despite the high number of children and young people looking after their loved one, it can be difficult to find support as a young carer.
Today (31 January) is Young Carers Awareness Day, and a new survey has revealed that young carers are more likely to experience mental health problems than their peers without caring responsibilities.
Missing out on sleep, struggling to meet deadlines, having to take time off school, stressed, isolated and bullied by their peers – these are only…
New research from Barnardo’s has found that schools across the country are failing a generation of children who are sacrificing their time to care for…
A campaign to recognise and help students who are balancing higher education with unpaid caring for a family member or friend, was launched yesterday (23 September) by Carers Trust…
A new national award has recognised 15 schools across the country for their work with young carers. Hundreds more schools are expected to receive awards…