Georgia SDec 17, 20211 minAn interview with singer-songwriter Thomas Headon Last week, Katie, a young adult carer we support, had the pleasure of interviewing Thomas Headon, an exciting up-and-coming singer-song...
Georgia SDec 16, 20213 minFeeling burnout this Winter? Self-care tips for tackling winter for young adult carersAll of us can get burnt out. It’s described as a mix of feelings - from being overwhelmed, frustrated, exhausted and drained, all of...
Georgia SDec 1, 20211 minAmazing Young Adult Carer Keah - Crowned BBC Radio 1 Teen Hero!Keah, a young adult carer we support here in Wiltshire, was recently crowned BBC Radio 1 Teen Hero - and will be co-presenting with Greg...
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 SSep 22, 20215 minThe benefits of volunteering - a young adult carers perspective Volunteering is a great thing to do for so many reasons. From gaining new skills, making new friends, growing in confidence, there are...
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 SJun 29, 20213 minRebekah's Story - Looking after a parent with mental health issues and alcoholismRebekah shares her impactful story with us of her experiences looking after a parent and her siblings. Thank you for sharing your story...
Georgia SJun 2, 20214 minTake some time for self-care this #CarersWeek Self care is important - why not take some time for it this week.
Georgia SMay 17, 20213 minSasha's Story - caring for my Dad with early onset dementia Written by Young Adult Carer Sasha Ever since my dad was made redundant from his job in 2013, everything changed for my family. My mum...
Georgia SMay 10, 20212 minConnecting with nature - #MentalHealthAwarenessWeekNature has been incredibly important for all of us this past year, with lockdowns meaning we all looked to nature to give us some...
Georgia SMay 10, 20212 min#MentalHealthAwarenessWeek - looking after yourself as a Young Adult CarerIt's Mental Health Awareness week 10th - 16th of May, and this year's theme is nature. It's no surprise that when looking after someone...
Georgia SApr 21, 20213 minDual carers - caring for Ruby - Part 1Erin and Ruby are sisters and dual carers - meaning they care for each other, and also their Mum who has type one diabetes. They have...
Georgia SApr 6, 20212 minTips for easing out of #lockdownWith restrictions beginning to lift in the UK - you might be feeling a range of emotions right now, from excited, anxious and all of the...
Georgia SMar 4, 20211 minYoung Carer Action Day 2021 - Protecting Young Carers' FuturesIt's Young Carer Action day on the 16th of March 2021, a day dedicated to young carers futures, highlighting the incredible skills they...
Georgia SFeb 9, 20212 minHow to cope if you are struggling with lockdownWritten by Young Adult Carer Rosario The second and most recent lockdown have been a lot harder for me than the first. In the beginning,...
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 SDec 15, 20204 minChristmas and Mental Health Although Christmas is a time for celebrating for most, for others it can be a hard time of year, especially this year whilst we are still...
Georgia SNov 25, 20204 minYoung Adult Carer Newsletter - First Edition - December 2020Welcome to our first Young Adult Carer newsletter! It's been a strange year, hasn't it? We've gone from seeing each other in person at...
Georgia SNov 17, 20203 minDealing with change and conflict when looking after someoneLooking after someone as a young carer or young adult carer can bring many rewards, but also many challenges. Not only does caring for...
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.