Category Archives: Carers in the media
Young Carers Awareness Day Focused on Mental Health
Each year, national carers charity Carers Trust organises Young Carers Awareness Day, this year taking place on January 31st. The purpose of the day is to raise public awareness of the challenges faced by young people because of their caring role, … Continue reading
Half of infant young carers under ten are suffering broken sleep to care for family members
Thursday 25 January is Young Carers Awareness Day (YCAD), a national day of recognition for the 700,000 young carers in the UK who provide care and support to family and friends who are disabled, ill, elderly or misuse substances. A … Continue reading
Young Carer Becca Featured on Comic Relief Red Nose Day
Young carer Becca, 10, helps to look after her mum who has Fibromyalgia. The family, via the Carers’ Centre, were approached by the Comic Relief team who wanted to make a short film to capture what life is like for … Continue reading
BathHalf 2016
Last Sunday, the BathHalf celebrated its 35th year, with an astounding 13,000 people running to raise money for good causes or beat their personal best. The runners had perfect weather for Bath’s biggest annual event; the 13.1 mile course around the beautiful … Continue reading
National Young Carers Awareness Day – 28th Jan
Tomorrow is National Young Carers Awareness Day, a national event aiming to inform the UK of who young carers are and the hidden struggles they face every day. Therefore today, we want to highlight one of our brilliant young carers, … Continue reading
“Show someone they’re loved this Christmas”: The new John Lewis ad
Some people may start the festive season as soon as September sets in, but many only get into the Christmas spirit once the new John Lewis ad has been released. A week ago, the big day arrived. The advert centres … Continue reading
