Young Carers Action Day – 12th March 2025

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Young Carers Action Day is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness about young carers – children and young people who provide unpaid care and support to family members, often due to illness, disability, or other long-term conditions. The day aims to recognise the vital role these young individuals play, highlight the challenges they face, and promote the importance of providing them with the support they need.

The theme for Young Carers Action 2025 is ‘Give Me A Break”. Young carers carry a heavy load of responsibility, leaving them with little time for themselves and putting them at a high risk of burnout. They need a break. Research shows that young carers are much more likely to experience severe psychological distress compared to their peers without caring responsibilities. It’s crucial for them to have time away from their caregiving duties to rest, recharge, and focus on themselves – whether that’s pursuing a hobby or simply spending time with friends, just like others their age.

The ‘Give Me A Break’ theme also highlights the need for education professionals and employers to provide young carers with a break in life. This could involve offering additional support at school, acknowledging that their caregiving duties at home often leave them feeling overwhelmed as they try to balance these responsibilities with their schoolwork. By better understanding these pressures and offering assistance, education professionals can help young carers manage their challenges, giving them the opportunity to succeed both at school and in further and higher education.

If you are a young carer, please let your GP know so we can update our records.

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