Check out Young Scot brilliant digital package available to young carers aged 11-18 years old in Scotland 👉 young.scot/get-informed/n…

“We need to break down the stereotype of a young carer because it is something to be proud of as it can make you stronger and help prepare you for life.” Ruth, YAC Advisory Group Member #YoungCarerVoice youtube.com/watch?v=-exOPH…

The Young Carers Covenant sets out how together we can protect the futures of over one million young carers across the UK!
Show your support and sign the covenant now!
✍️ carers.org/youngcarerscov…

‘Having the right financial support can go a long way in helping us take opportunities we normally have to say no to.’

What financial support exists for young carers & why is it important? Check out our Media Ambassadors film here: bit.ly/3FQZpez

Did you know we have a Just Giving page for Carers Trust Scotland? Donate towards supporting carers across Scotland in just a few clicks here: justgiving.com/campaign/carer…

Mind to Mind is a dedicated NHS Inform website to help people who may be facing challenges with their mental wellbeing. It is for adults 18+. Visit 👇 nhsinform.scot/mind-to-mind/

'My health is deteriorating quiet rapidly and I am afraid as to what may happen to loved ones should I die.'

Our research report on #olderadultcarers highlights the concerns for the future many unpaid carers experiences.

Read the full report 👇
carers.org/policy-and-str…

Unpaid carers, paid carers and parents often say they feel invisible to politicians & wider society.

It's time to make Scotland's carers visible and valued. It's time for a new National Outcome on care.

Add your voice to the #ScotlandCares campaign 🔽
bit.ly/3kSOzhi

Are you a service supporting young carers, do you know about the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance. If not please get in contact at [email protected] SYCSA

Sidekick is a confidential helpline for #YoungCarers in the UK. You can message them at any time, about anything that's bothering you as a young carer.
Find out more 👉 sidekick.actionforchildren.org.uk SYCSA

Our research found that the Covid-19 pandemic presented unique challenges for unpaid carers and carer service support workers across Scotland.

🎥 To hear about our research findings, check out this video 👉 bit.ly/3BDuUVX

Do you work at one of Scotland’s colleges? Do you want to make college more inclusive for Scotland’s unpaid student #carers ? Find out more about the digital training resource we have created with CDN 👉 bit.ly/2SNV06P

‘Our caring role should not define our future goals & aspirations. We should be encouraged to move onto further education or careers we can be proud of.’

Watch our 2023 Media Ambassadors powerful film around transitions & support for the future. bit.ly/47vLBC1

👨‍⚕️The #ItsOKtoAsk campaign by NHS Scotland, empowers patients to take charge of their healthcare.

Do you know the 4 key questions to ask at your next appointment? Understanding your health leads to better decisions🏥

Learn more: ow.ly/qmEC50RgRPB

#Healthcare #NHSScotland

To all Education Professionals, have you seen our digital education hub? It has a range of resources to help you identify & support young carers such as lesson plans, e-modules, & information on local young carer services carers.org/resources-scho…

Unpaid carers, paid carers and parents often say they feel invisible to politicians & wider society.

It's time to make Scotland's carers visible and valued. It's time for a new National Outcome on care.

Add your voice to the #ScotlandCares campaign 🔽
bit.ly/3kSOzhi

Longer term, once Carer Support Payment (which will replace Carer’s Allowance in Scotland) goes live in Spring 2024, @ScotGov have committed to consider introducing an additional payment for long term unpaid carers. Find out more 👉 carers.org/carers-and-the…

Congratulations to UHI, OU in Scotland, QueenMargaretUni, University of Glasgow, UWS University of Strathclyde, Heriot-Watt University, Glasgow Caledonian University & University of Aberdeen for achieving their #GoingHigher Award for evidencing good practice in supporting student #carers

📢Calling all education professionals join us at the Supporting Young Carers in Education webinar on 24th April. Details here 👇

#UnpaidCarers told us how vital local carer orgs are to them in our Adult Carer Survey

📣 We are calling for local awarded contracts to be amended annually in line with inflation to guarantee contract funding is in line with the cost of delivery

More 👉 carers.org/AdultCarerSurv…