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.
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.
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.
3rd March 2025
We’re excited to launch a new two-year partnership with Phoenix Group, working together to strengthen financial resilience, expand employment opportunities and enhance the wellbeing of carers.
4th February 2025
Carers Trust Wales welcomes the news today that Welsh Government is investing a further £5.25 million to continue the Short Breaks Scheme and Carers Support Fund for an extra twelve months, until the end of March 2026.
4th February 2025
Mae’r Ymddiriedolaeth Gofalwyr Cymru yn croesawu’r newyddion heddiw bod Llywodraeth Cymru yn buddsoddi £5.25 miliwn pellach i barhau â’r Cynllun Seibiannau Byr a’r Gronfa Cymorth Gofalwyr am ddeuddeng mis ychwanegol, tan ddiwedd mis Mawrth 2026.
22nd January 2025
North Ayrshire Council, in partnership with Carers Gateway, is the first Scottish local authority to sign the Young Carers Covenant, committing to improving life chances and support for young carers.
10th December 2024
Stars Dame Imelda Staunton, Greg Wise, Angela Rippon and Joanna Gosling added extra sparkle to Carers Trust’s Christmas carol concert, joining hundreds of guests for a magical night of singing and festive readings.
5th December 2024
At a Parliamentary drop-in session hosted by Carers Trust, politicians have heard directly from carers and the local carer organisations that support them about the challenges they face and the help they need.
21st November 2024
Unpaid carers and Carers Trust have marked Carers Rights Day by meeting with senior politicians across the UK to discuss the challenges they face.
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