14th March 2025
To mark Young Carers Action Day, MPs held a Westminster Hall Debate focused specifically on educational opportunities for young carers and young adult carers.
13th March 2025
The Scottish Government has become the first in the UK to sign the Young Carers Covenant, marking a surge in political support across the UK during Young Carers Action Day, with backing from MPs, ministers, and organisations to improve young carers' lives.
Carers Trust responds the the Government's announcement it will abolish NHS England.
12th March 2025
Young carers push for more breaks, meeting MPs and sharing their stories on Young Carers Action Day. Discover their call for better support and wellbeing.
Scotland: More than half of young carers aren’t getting the breaks they need, alarming survey finds
More than half of young carers can’t get a regular break from caring, while almost a quarter say there’s no one else to provide the care they do, an alarming survey has found.
Young carers get two fewer “good” GCSEs on average than their classmates, while those in primary school are more likely to be behind on reading, writing and maths, new research shows.
Ahead of Young Carers Action Day, young carers from across Wales call on Members of the Senedd to take action and give them regular breaks from caring.
11th March 2025
Young carer Fi shares her story of finding a rare moment of peace, highlighting the importance of breaks for young carers this Young Carers Action Day.
10th March 2025
Learn how local authority assessments improve support for unpaid carers, including young carers, and discover best practices for better care.
7th March 2025
This International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating Kiesha’s incredible journey from young carer to award-winning youth worker and Communications Intern at Carers Trust.
Carers Trust and Phoenix Group have launched a two-year partnership focused on helping unpaid carers with employment.
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