Education

Starting University should be an exciting time but could be nerve-wracking as a young adult carer during the pandemic.

Written anonymously by a Young Adult Carer. Lockdown has certainly meant a big change for me and my family. To be honest, I have embraced...

Planning meals can be hard, especially on a budget or if you have a lot of people to consider. A lot of young adult carers tell us they stru

It's #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek. Did you know one in ten of us are estimated to be dyslexic? People with dyslexia are often told about the we...

Did you know that young adult carers that are members of the LGBTQ+ community reported extremely high levels of bullying. 83% had persona...

Applying to university can be a really exciting yet stressful time. From choosing where to go, what to study, and finding a place to live...

It can be incredibly hard to balance everything when you're caring for someone else. From taking care of your own health and meeting frie...

‘I have really fond memories of my childhood. I know what it’s like not to be a carer, so suddenly having to look after my Mum was a shoc...

The number of unpaid carers across the UK is only growing, yet still many are unaware of the support out there for them. This Carers Righ...

On Saturday, Andrea, Georgia and some of the amazing YACs met up at Vaughan’s Cookery School in Devizes. The aim of the day was to learn ...

Going off to college, university or starting an apprenticeship is an exciting time for most young adults, but for those looking after som...

Studying can be stressful enough, let alone if you care or look after someone else. In fact, many young adult carers drop out of educatio...

Not everyone knows what they want to do when they grow up. Once you realise becoming a princess or an astronaut might be out of the quest...