Support young carers this Christmas, and throughout the year!
Young carer Brooke, who cares for her brother, pictured alongside her father
Brooke, a 13-year-old young carer from Scotland, said signing up to her local carer centre was “the best decision of her life”. In just one year, Brooke went from suffering from anxiety and being bullied at school to “relaxing more and more and just becoming a much happier person”.
We work tirelessly to improve the lives of young carers like Brooke and to give them the support they need.
We do this by working with the young carer services in the Carers Trust network to make sure young carers are able to get a break from their caring responsibilities. This gives them an invaluable opportunity to connect with other young carers, have fun and share experiences.
Through our local young carer services they are also able to access grants for things they may not otherwise be able to afford, like laptops, courses or driving lessons for older young carers.
And we lobby politicians at a national and local level. We do this to make decision-makers more aware of young carers, the incredible challenges they face juggling their schoolwork with their caring role, and their need for greater support so they can live fulfilled lives alongside their caring role.
Support young carers across the UK
Find out more about our work supporting young carers including Young Carers Action Day.
An annual event that creates a public platform for young carers and young adult carers to call for more support in schools and higher education, as well as from employers and politicians.
Getting support made all the difference to Brooke, she told us “ I could be myself and no one could judge me because all the other young people there are going through similar experiences”.
Hear Brooke’s story in her own words.
Ways you can support young carers this Christmas
Sir Ed Davey has joined the Bath Philharmonia’s Young Carers Choir to record Love is Enough, a beautiful song made specially for Christmas. The song is written and performed by young carers.
Give your support for young carers through Carers Trust and Bath Philharmonia
Follow the links to stream Love is Enough or to make a donation in response to the song. All donations and proceeds from the song will be shared equally between Carers Trust and the Bath Philharmonia’s Young Carers Choir.
Stream Love is Enough or make a donation to support young carers this Christmas | Click here
Make a difference today
If this song has got you feeling the festive spirit why not join us for more seasonal cheer? Come to the Carers Trust Christmas Carol Concert in London on Tuesday 10th December for an evening of music and merriment. All proceeds go towards funding our work to support carers. Don’t miss out on the fun.
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