Young Carers Action Day is held each March. Every year we have worked with young carers to raise understanding of the role and their experiences. You can see below more of what we have done each year:
- In 2024 the theme of Young Carers Action Day is fair futures for young carers. The day will focus on building a more equal future for young carers and removing barriers that many of their peers do not face. At Caring Together we have heard young carers tell us small steps can make a huge impact on their lives of young carers.
- You can see how young carers have shared their stories
- And take a look at the simple ways you can help young carers be seen and understood – on Young Carers Action Day and year-round. These include:
- Share the message – Let more people know what it is like to be a young carer simply by sharing social media posts on Facebook or Instagram.
- Put it up – Could you put up a young carer poster in a school, community venue, GP surgery, clinic or hospital you work in, at your library or in your shop window?
- Take a moment to understand more about what it is like to be a young carer, including ways to give support and how you can be a good friend to a young carer.
- Help us to support more young carers – whether you want to organise a cake bake or prefer to make a donation you will be making a difference.
- Stay informed – sign up to stay updated with our email newsletters giving you essential information for carers of all ages.
- Ensure young carers are recognised and supported – Our Carer Friendly Tick Award helps organisations show they are recognising and supporting carers where they are.
- In 2023 we spoke to young carers about their experiences, and were involved in a range of activities to support and make a difference to young carers.
- 2022 saw the launch of the Young Carers Alliance and we shared ways you can support and make a difference to young carers.
- 2021 saw us sharing findings on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic and the stories of young carers.
