Georgia SOct 6, 20213 minBeing bullied as a young adult carerOctober is National Bullying Prevention Month, founded by the organisation PACER. National Bullying Prevention Month aims to encourage...
Georgia SAug 10, 20212 minResults day - advice, next steps and more for #YoungAdultCarers Many exams were cancelled in 2021 but SQA and A-level students will still get their results on 10th August (or 16th December if you chose...
Georgia SApr 13, 20212 minDo you want to go to university? Start here. #YoungAdultCarers #YoungCarersGoing off to university to study something you love is a goal for most young people, but for those looking after someone else, they often...
Georgia SJan 12, 20213 min5 tips to help you study at homeWe’re back in lockdown again – which might mean it’s back to learning from home for some of us if you're at school, college or...
Georgia SAug 24, 20202 minGoing to university as a #YoungAdultCarer - Advice and TipsStarting University should be an exciting time but could be nerve-wracking as a young adult carer during the pandemic.
Georgia SJul 27, 20203 minWhat has lockdown been like for #YoungAdultCarers?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...
Georgia SJun 29, 20202 minMeal planning tips for Young Adult CarersPlanning 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
Georgia SOct 8, 20191 min#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek - Empowered with DyslexiaIt's #DyslexiaAwarenessWeek. Did you know one in ten of us are estimated to be dyslexic? People with dyslexia are often told about the...
Georgia SMar 6, 20191 min#UniMentalHealthDay - young adult carers in the LGBTQ community Did you know that young adult carers that are members of the LGBTQ+ community reported extremely high levels of bullying. 83% had...
Georgia SMar 6, 20193 min#UniMentalHealthDay - The added stress of caring 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...
Georgia SFeb 5, 20192 minUnder Pressure - Carers quitting work and education It can be incredibly hard to balance everything when you're caring for someone else. From taking care of your own health and meeting...
Georgia SDec 17, 20183 minTessa's Story - Thrown into Caring ‘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...
Georgia SNov 19, 20181 minJoin us LIVE for Carers Rights Day! 30th November 2018The number of unpaid carers across the UK is only growing, yet still many are unaware of the support out there for them. This Carers...
Georgia SOct 16, 20182 minYoung Adult Carers Learn to CookOn 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...
Georgia SSep 20, 20183 minHelping Young Adult Carers to Follow Their Dreams - Two YAC Stories Going off to college, university or starting an apprenticeship is an exciting time for most young adults, but for those looking after...
Georgia SJun 19, 20182 minStudying While Caring - Kerran's ExperienceStudying can be stressful enough, let alone if you care or look after someone else. In fact, many young adult carers drop out of...
Georgia SMay 11, 20182 minFinding Your CallingNot 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...