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Health reforms ‘could leave more children caring for loved ones without support’

More children could be forced to care for their sick loved ones without any support under the Government’s proposed health reforms, a leading charity has warned. The Health and Care Bill could lead to more sick and disabled adults being discharged ...

26 Jan 2022 at 01:26

Spam hat and embroidered fisherman’s smock take centre stage at awards ceremony

A woman who wore 100 crafted hats for 100 open water swims and another who embroidered memories into her mother’s fisherman’s smock have been selected as finalists for a fundraising awards ceremony. The 2023 GoCardless JustGiving Awards take ...

30 Jul 2023 at 00:01

Ireland

Young caregivers get poorer Leaving Certificates grades

The quarter of 17-year-olds who regularly care for a relative get poorer Leaving Certificate grades and are less likely to go on to higher education, new research shows. The report, published by the Economic and Social Research Institute ...

25 Jan 2024 at 00:01

Charlotte Church surprises young carers’ choir as new coach before gala event

A choir made up of young carers from Wales received a “life-changing” surprise when singer-songwriter Charlotte Church signed on as their new vocal coach ahead of their biggest performance. Church, 37, from Cardiff, joined Action for ...

28 Nov 2023 at 00:01

One in 10 parents and carers running out of money before end of month – survey

One in 10 parents and carers said they ran out of money before the end of the month, while more than half of young people said they worried about how much money their family had, according to a new survey from The Children’s Society....

14 Nov 2023 at 00:01

Scotland

Young carers urged to apply for benefit

Young carers are being urged to apply for a Scottish Government benefit. On Young Carers Action Day, Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has called on those aged between 16 and 18 who look after someone in receipt of ...

13 Mar 2024 at 00:01

Lib Dem leader Ed Davey launches Christmas number one bid with charity single

Sir Ed Davey is launching a bid for Christmas number one with a charity single called Love Is Enough. The Liberal Democrat leader is teaming up with Bath Philharmonia’s Young Carers’ Choir for the song written by six current and ...

28 Nov 2024 at 08:33

Young carer who saved mother’s life with CPR to be honoured by Princess Royal

A 16-year old young carer who saved his mother’s life with CPR is set to be honoured by the Princess Royal. Dylan Murphy, a cadet at St John Ambulance from Westbury, Wiltshire, was in his bedroom in August, when his mother ...

20 Nov 2024 at 06:30

Ed Davey makes biscuits with young carers and says they deserve ‘better’ support

Sir Ed Davey said young carers need to be supported “far better” as he joined a group to make and decorate biscuits. The Lib Dem leader met young carers at Jenny’s Tea Room in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, as the town ...

22 Mar 2025 at 16:30

‘One in 10 young carers have missed school exam due to looking after loved ones’

One in 10 young carers have missed a test or exam because of their caring responsibilities, according to new polling. The findings have prompted a charity to call for a specialist staff member in every school, ...

02 Oct 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Grant for young carers expanded to help more teens, says Scottish Government

A grant which recognises the “important contribution” made by young carers is being made available to more teenagers who help to look after their loved ones. The Young Carers Grant gives teens with caring ...

17 Nov 2025 at 15:04

Scotland

Government commits to 10 aims of Young Carers Covenant

Social care minister Maree Todd has welcomed the Scottish Government’s newly-pledged commitment to the Young Carers Covenant. The covenant is a UK-wide commitment to young carers and young adult carers ...

12 Mar 2025 at 15:04

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