APPG on Young Carers and Young Adult Carers - Inquiry into barriers faced by young adult carers
The APPG for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers has launched its' latest inquiry. This inquiry follows on the landmark inquiry into life opportunities for young carers in the last Parliament.
It will be examining how we can remove the barriers to higher education, employment and training for young adult carers.
The inquiry will consider:
- Further insights into the barriers young carers/young adult carers face in accessing higher education, training and employment
- What colleges, universities, training providers and employers can be doing to help remove some of these barriers
- The role of the voluntary sector, local authorities and devolved bodies (e.g. Combined County Authorities) in improving employment opportunities for young adult carers
- What the UK Government needs to do in order to ensure that its Youth Guarantee aspirations can be realised in relation to young carers and young adult carers
The inquiry is being led by APPG chair, Chris Vince MP and APPG Vice-Chair, Alison Bennett MP and three young adult carers. They are being supported by a group of 14 young adult carer youth advisors from across the country.
You can read more about the inquiry in this overview briefing.
Get involved in the inquiry
The Call for Evidence is now open for carers aged 16 to 30, individuals and organisations.
Current/former Young Adult Carers (up to age of 30) - Deadline Sunday 31st August
Young Adult Carers can also submit evidence through a variety of other methods:
- Written evidence via e-mail to appg@carers.org
- Voice/video notes to appg@carers.org or via WhatsApp to 07598 068 602
Individuals and organisations - Deadline Friday 15th August
If you have any questions about the inquiry, email: appg@carers.org.
You can catch up on the APPG inquiry launch below
Find out more about the inquiry in this news story