Elesa Duggan's day begins like a normal 14-year-old's. She gets herself up and dressed. Then wakes up her four-year-old sister Laura. They have breakfast together, which is always a bowl of Frosties as it Laura's favourite. This is where things differ, because Elesa not only makes the breakfast, she also washed and dresses Laura andContinue reading "A Day In The Life of a Young Carer"
Ten Tips from one Young Carer to another!
"Caring for my mother has sent me on a roller-coaster, I have only just learnt how to balance my health and hers. I hope these tips can help others like me not to struggle alone." Megan Walker, 21, has been caring for her physically disabled mother, Dianne, in Sheffield since she was 14. Dianne, 46,Continue reading "Ten Tips from one Young Carer to another!"
Teachers on spotting a young carer.
Teachers play a large role in a child's development, whether it is the physical, social or emotional side. According to Childrens Choice, Child Care Services "Teachers are co-explorers, guiding, nurturing, learning, hypothesising, and solving problems side-by-side with the children." (CCS) According to Carers UK, young carers are seen to be more vulnerable than their peersContinue reading "Teachers on spotting a young carer."
Young Carers average doing £12,000 worth of unpaid work
New research has suggested that young carers spend an average of 25 hours a week caring for their loved ones. Action for Children in their recent report released on 17th February 2020, state that their unpaid work equates to £12,000 a year on a part-time carers wage. The report (Action For Children 2020) shows theContinue reading "Young Carers average doing £12,000 worth of unpaid work"
Lillie Gray
"It is challenging looking after someone. I know all of my friends are out doing something together, while I cook dinner and care for my Grandma. I don't mind but it can be very isolating." Lillie Gray is 15 and cares for her Grandma who has dementia. She has been caring for her Grandma Peggy,Continue reading "Lillie Gray"
Alicia Jones: Member of Youth Parliament
From Alicia's Twitter @aliciajones_02 Alicia Jones’s mother has suffered with mental illness for the past 5 years, during which time 17-year-old Alicia has helped care for her. She lives with her mum, 42, who wishes to remain anonymous, in Thurrock, Essex. Alicia's mother has recently began a recovery process, which means her daughter's caring responsibilitiesContinue reading "Alicia Jones: Member of Youth Parliament"
Here’s how you can get involved in Young Carers Awareness Day
Credit: Blackpool Carers Centre The BBC estimates that there are over 700,000 young carers across the UK alone. With reports of Young Carers feeling 'isolated' and 'stressed' more needs to be done in order to help. You can get involved this year on January 30th, with campaigns such as CountMeIn! which was created by Carers.Org.Continue reading "Here’s how you can get involved in Young Carers Awareness Day"
Young Carers Community 