Young Carers Workers Conference 2008

3-4 March 2008 Ramada Jarvis, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham

PM Gordon Brown launches the New Carers Strategy this May which will hopefully include new expectations of councils, schools and others to improve support for young carers. The Princess Royal Trust for Carers is therefore delighted to host a unique two day conference to address the issues facing young carers in the UK today. The conference will feature a range of young carers’ experts who will provide staff working with young carers and families the opportunity for training, networking and up-to-date policy information.

There will be an excellent selection of plenaries, workshops and surgery sessions including:

Applying for grant funding – focusing on outcomes
Young carers for people with HIV/aids
New workers’ induction – schools focus
Supporting young carers online
16-24 transitions research study
Young carers from refugee families – supporting within education
Engaging under 11s
Think family – linking adults and children’s services
Business planning and service reviews
Solution-focused therapy
Youth achievement awards
Influencing local and national policy makers

If you’d like to book a place please contact Marianne Lintz on 0207 424 3400 or Youngcarersconference@banks-sadler.co.uk