One of the key ways that we improve services for carers is to raise awareness – of who carers are, the issues they have to cope with on a day-to-day basis, and what changes practitioners can make to make carers’ lives easier. Here is a taster of some of the work that we’ve been involved with recently.
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Young Carers Awareness Day 2019
Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees has shown his support for Young Carers.
Young carers and young adult carers seminar
We are hosting a free lunch time seminar on 1st November 2018, 12-2:30pm.
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New research reveals ‘hidden’ young carers
New research by the BBC and Nottingham University has revealed that the number of young carers in England is almost five times higher than previously thought.
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Pub Rally fundraiser for Young Carers
We are raising funds to provide fun activities for Young Carers, in order to take some ‘time out’ from their caring role. By supporting this event you will be giving young carers a part of their childhood back!
Guinness World Record achieved at Young Carers Festival 2018
The most arm-linked people to stand up simultaneously is 301, achieved by The Children’s Society, YMCA Fairthorne and UK Young Carers (all UK) in Botley, UK, on 30 June 2018.
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Consultation: Targeted short breaks for children with disabilities
Bristol City Council has a statutory responsibility to provide a range of short breaks (previously known as respite).
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Improving Identification of Young Carers
We are working with Carers Trust, who have been funded by the Department of Health and Social Care, to deliver a train the trainer-style workshop to increase local partners’ knowledge and understanding of young carers. Eight events are being held across England. Upcoming events include:
Do you shop at the Co-op?
You can raise funds for young carers.
Young Minds Matter
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children is holding an event called Young Minds Matter on October 10, 6pm – 8.30pm. Young Minds Matter is a new concept generated by young people, for young people to aid awareness, share experiences and promote positive mental health.
The event will take place during World Mental Health Day at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.
For more information on how to attend click here.
Do you have links with local schools?
We have launched the Young Carers in Schools Programme. Can you help?
Young Carers work on South Glos Carers Strategy
Young Carers Voice designed an accessible ‘young carer friendly’ summary.
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Bristol City Mayor visits Young Carers Voice
They will make sure he considers their needs and carries their voices to strategic level.
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