Education

Georgia S

Oct 6, 2021
3 min

Being bullied as a young adult carer

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, founded by the organisation PACER. National Bullying Prevention Month aims to encourage...

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Results day - advice, next steps and more for #YoungAdultCarers

Georgia S

Aug 10, 2021
2 min

Results 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...

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Do you want to go to university? Start here. #YoungAdultCarers #YoungCarers

Georgia S

Apr 13, 2021
2 min

Do you want to go to university? Start here. #YoungAdultCarers #YoungCarers

Going off to university to study something you love is a goal for most young people, but for those looking after someone else, they often...

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Georgia S

Jan 12, 2021
3 min

5 tips to help you study at home

We’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...

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Going to university as a #YoungAdultCarer - Advice and Tips

Georgia S

Aug 24, 2020
2 min

Going to university as a #YoungAdultCarer - Advice and Tips

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

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What has lockdown been like for #YoungAdultCarers?

Georgia S

Jul 27, 2020
3 min

What 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...

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Meal planning tips for Young Adult Carers

Georgia S

Jun 29, 2020
2 min

Meal planning tips for Young Adult Carers

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

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#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek - Empowered with Dyslexia

Georgia S

Oct 8, 2019
1 min

#DyslexiaAwarenessWeek - Empowered with Dyslexia

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

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#UniMentalHealthDay - young adult carers in the LGBTQ community

Georgia S

Mar 6, 2019
1 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...

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#UniMentalHealthDay - The added stress of caring

Georgia S

Mar 6, 2019
3 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...

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Under Pressure - Carers quitting work and education

Georgia S

Feb 5, 2019
2 min

Under 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...

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Georgia S

Dec 17, 2018
3 min

Tessa'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...

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Join us LIVE for Carers Rights Day! 30th November 2018

Georgia S

Nov 19, 2018
1 min

Join us LIVE for Carers Rights Day! 30th November 2018

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...

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Georgia S

Oct 16, 2018
2 min

Young Adult Carers Learn to Cook

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...

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Helping Young Adult Carers to Follow Their Dreams - Two YAC Stories

Georgia S

Sep 20, 2018
3 min

Helping 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...

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Studying While Caring - Kerran's Experience

Georgia S

Jun 19, 2018
2 min

Studying While Caring - Kerran's Experience

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

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Georgia S

May 11, 2018
2 min

Finding Your Calling

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...

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