Carers Trust responds to Family Resources Survey showing 'staggering' levels of unpaid care
Carers Trust has responded to the latest Family Resources Survey data, showing 'staggering' levels of unpaid care.
Carers Trust has responded to the latest Family Resources Survey data, showing 'staggering' levels of unpaid care.
Carers Trust reacts to figures showing young carers are nearly twice as likely to miss at least 10% of school as their peers.
Carers Trust responds to a report on benefit levels in the UK by the House of Commons Work and Pensions Committee.
Young carers have been thanked for their tireless work looking after loved ones with a free visit to the stunning Arundel Wetland Centre.
Meera has been looking after her younger brother and sister, who have autism, since she was 11. Some of her teachers at school did recognise her situation, but others struggled to understand why she may be late or miss class. Harrow Young Carers are now supporting Meera throughout her time at college, helping her on her way to becoming a pastry chef.
A group of young carers have joined Carers Trust in Westminster, calling on politicians to sign the Young Carers Covenant and help make a fairer future.
The Young Carers Covenant has been launched to mark Young Carers Action Day on 13th March.
Chief executives of Barnardo’s and the Association of Colleges are among names backing an open letter from Carers Trust and Learning and Work Institute (L&W), calling for the Government to exempt young adult carers from a rule which prevents them from claiming Carer's Allowance if they study for more than 21 hours per week.
Dante, 18, has cared for his mum ever since he can remember. Throughout school, many teachers did not understand his situation. But since he started coming to Harrow Young Carers nearly ten years ago, Dante has always felt understood. As an aspiring videographer and photographer, they are helping him on his way to his dream career.
Most adults would buckle under the weight of responsibility on Kiesha’s shoulders. At just 19, she is the primary carer for her mum, nan and two brothers – who all live with a variety of physical and mental health conditions. She left college because they didn't understand her caring situation - but she still wants to learn.
This International Women's Day we caught up with Chalukya, a young adult carer from Harrow, to share her inspirational story. Despite all the many obstacles thrown in her way throughout her life, she is now on her way to her dream career as a men's fashion designer.
Carers Trust is delighted to announce that its East Lothian local authority network member have successfully achieved the Carers Trust Excellence for Carers Award.
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