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Help for schools to identify and support young carers 

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There are many challenges that are facing young people in our schools at this time.  But for those who have a role in looking after a family member there are even more demands on them that need recognising so the right support can be given. Without this support young carers can reach crisis point, with their education, physical health and mental health all affected.  This is even […]

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George Smith, Community Hero at Norwich City Football Club

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George Smith, a member of the Norfolk Young Carers Forum, was the Norwich City Football Club Community Hero for their fixture against Sheffield United on Saturday 25th January. George, 12, is a young carer for his dad Mansel and was nominated by us for his support to his family and for being a valuable member […]

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Family Carers: What would we do without them? Pride in Our Carers Awards 2018

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The dedication and inspirational devotion of unpaid family carers and organisations that support them have been honoured in the Pride in Our Carers Awards 2018. The awards were presented last week at a special event at KingsGate Conference Centre in Peterborough, held jointly by Carers Trust Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Norfolk and Peterborough City Council to mark […]

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