Young Carers Action Day 2023

News - 15 March 2023

Young Carers Action Day takes place on Wednesday 15th March 2023. A young carer is someone aged 25 and under who cares for a friend or family member who, due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction, cannot cope without their support.
There are an estimated 800 000 young carers in the UK.
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It is easy for young carers to start feeling overwhelmed because of everything they need to do for their caring role on top of all their schoolwork and revising for exams. Young carers told the Carers Trust  that it doesn’t need to be this way. They think the things that would make them feel less overwhelmed, healthier and happier are:

  • improved support in schools
  • more access to breaks,
  • better access to counselling support
  • and more financial support.

Rights for young and young carers in England

  • See the Carers Trust booklet Know your Rights: Support for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers in England.
  • LawStuff gives free legal information to young people in England. LawStuff is run by Coram Children’s Legal Centre, which provides more detailed information both over the phone and online.
  • The Children’s Society's website also has information for children and young people in England on your rights.
  • The Office of the Children’s Commissioner for England speaks up for children and young people so that policymakers and the people who have an impact on their lives take their views and interests into account when making decisions about them.

Young Carers Pledge

For Young Carers Action Day the carers Trust are asking MPs, organisations and individuals to pledge their support for young carers and young adult carers.

SIGN THE PLEDGE HERE

Halton Young Carers

Supports young carers in Halton age 5+yrs. 

If you are a young carer you can access fun day trips with other young carers or as part of your family, funding towards a break, group activities and confidence building courses.

Call: 01928 580182, pm Facebook @HaltonYoungCarers or visit Halton Young Carers for more information. 

You can also find support information from the Carers Trust at: Help and info. 

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