Recognising invisible carers
Three carers discuss the need for recognition, more support and what changes they want to see going forward from the pandemic.
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INTERVIEW: The Future of Scotland’s Young Carers with Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing Joe FitzPatrick
Scotland’s Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing Joe FitzPatrick shares what young carers can expect from the government for support.
Carers Week: Organisations are working together to improve unpaid carers’ access to medication
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.
#Supermarkets4Change campaign aims to raise awareness of young carers to supermarkets
Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament (MSYP) have launched a campaign to raise awareness of the issues young carers face in accessing supermarkets.
Supporting young carers on Young Carers Awareness Day 2020
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.
One third of young carers are experiencing stress, new research reveals
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.
What you can do for Young Carers Awareness Day
Missing out on sleep, struggling to meet deadlines, having to take time off school, stressed, isolated and bullied by their peers – these are only…
Schools failing young carers
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…
Going Higher in Scotland campaign launched to support student carers
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…
Schools recognised for young carer support in national awards
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…