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Know Your Rights: A Guide for Young Carers

Introducing our brand-new information guide, designed to support young carers and young adult carers (25 and under) in understanding and accessing their rights, benefits, and the help they’re entitled to.

 

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Launched on Carers Rights Day 2024, this comprehensive guide on young carers' rights covers everything from carer assessments and employment rights to tailored advice for specific groups.

Whether you’re looking for information for yourself or guidance based on your unique circumstances, this guide is here to empower and support you every step of the way.

1. Introduction: Your rights across the UK

2. Young Carers Rights in England

3. Young Carers Rights in Northern Ireland

4. Young Carers Rights in Scotland

5. Young Carers Rights in Wales

6. Your young carer assessment

7. Your young carer statement

8. Organising and preparing for your assessment / statement

9. What to expect during and after your assessment / statement

10. Young adult carers and employment rights (England, Scotland and Wales)

11. Young adult carers and employment rights (Northern Ireland)

12. More help for young carers

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