Scottish Young Carers Festival

The Scottish Young Carers Festival takes place every year and provides a chance for young carers to have a break from their caring role, meet other young carers, take part in consultation and most importantly, have fun.

Scottish Young Carers Festival 2024

From 5–7 August 2024, the Scottish Young Carers Festival provided a vital space for young carers to relax, have fun and connect with others who share similar experiences..

420
young carers attended, from across 38 young carer services in Scotland.

86%
of attendees felt they had their voice heard about being a carer.

31
invited guests attended, including the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing & Sport.

 

99%
felt they had opportunity to have fun at the Scottish Young Carers Festival.

30
activities were available over the two days.

96%
said they had a break from their caring responsibilities.

Alongside a packed a programme of activities, young carers shared their views and experiences in our Young Carer Consultation Zone which was rebranded to the 'Feedback Factory' . The Festival remains a vital space for young carers to relax, connect with others and have their voices heard on the issues that matter most to them.

Scottish Young Carers Festival Report

Scottish Young Carers Festival Summary

As not everyone was able to join us in person, we’ve created an Online Scottish Young Carers Festival Highlights page for everyone to enjoy! Young carers can catch up on some of the best bits from this year’s Festival, from performances and creative moments to behind-the-scenes fun and experience a taste of the Festival from home here.

Interested in volunteering at future Festivals? Fill out our volunteer interest form here.

Check out the experiences of two previous Festival volunteers.

Read Maria's story
Read Isla's story 

Microphone iconMedia Ambassadors 
  • Ten young people took part in our Media Ambassador Programme this year.
  • They spent three days creating four films, posters for education professionals
    and sound bites for social media.
  • They consulted with all decision makers who attended the event

This year’s films themes are outlined below and can be viewed by clicking on the links:

 Young Carers Filming & Raising Awareness of Young Carers

A Message To Decision Makers

The Experience Of The Festival & Enjoying A Break From Caring

 Echoes Of Care | Being Away From The Person You Care For

View information about previous events: