Research

Engaging with Young and Young Adult Carers during the Covid 19 Pandemic in Scotland

Resource title: Engaging with Young and Young Adult Carers during the Covid-19 Pandemic in Scotland
Published: 2021    Author: Carers Trust Scotland

This resource details Carers Trust Scotland’s work with young and young adult carers and the services that support them during the pandemic. It shares the work that young carers and young adult carers engaged with over this time, and includes links to videos and animations that were created.

Key points

  • Details some of the difficulties for young carers throughout the pandemic.
  • Reviews the Best of the Fest online festival.
  • Details the Small Grants Scheme and how it was used in Scotland to support young carers. 
  • Shares the work of the young and young adult carers supported by Carers Trust Scotland and independent projects during the pandemic.