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…