YC Central Carers

📣 Carers Trust are hosting an important session for young carers to share their thoughts and opinions on education and employment in the UK!

💜If you are aged 15-17 sign up on the link below for the session on Wednesday 10 July from 5-6pm
https://forms.office.com/e/0KQE8k0Qcg

The Scottish Youth Parliament’s latest survey gives young people aged 12-25 years old in Scotland an opportunity to have their voices heard. SYP will feed responses back directly to the country’s decision-makers.

So, on?
🦠 Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry
🔍 Freedom of Information
🏫 Anti-Bullying in Schools
🌍 Engaging Locally to be Active Globally
⚖️ Age of Criminal Responsibility

Get Young Scot points by responding here: bit.ly/WYTsurvey

🎭 We're very excited for the Panto this Saturday!

We have a number of young carers on our waiting list so if you have a place and can no longer attend ❗ please ❗ let us know!

📞 01324 611510 (Option 3)
📧 [email protected]
Or DM us!

Congratulations Abbie and Max! Well done to all the candidates for your hard work and fab campaigns 🙌

We are delighted to announce our new MSYP elects - Abbie & Max!👏 Congratulations!

A big thanks to all the young carers who voted in the elections!

Well done to Isla, Grace & Zainab for running brilliant campaigns! We are excited to continue working with you all!

📅 Young Carer Grant is now £359.65, a yearly payment available for 16, 17 or 18 year olds who spend an average of 16 hours a week caring for someone who gets a disability benefit.

🙌 You can spend the money on anything you want from driving lessons, clothes or a subscription to a music or video streaming service.

🖱 Apply online at: mygov.scot/youngcarer

💬 Send us a message if you'd like to find out more!

❓ Did you know that as young people your rights are protected by the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child?

to when our Young Carers' Voice visited the Children and Young People's Commissioner Scotland to learn more about their rights and share their experiences as young carers ❤

📣 Today is Carers Rights Day 2023!

✊ As young carers and young adult carers you’re entitled to certain rights which may help you access services, look after your health and wellbeing or could provide vital information and support in looking after your cared for person.

👉 To find out more visit carersuk.org/CRD or get in touch with the YC team

💜 We absolutely love the films the Carers Trust Scotland Media Ambassadors have produced this year! Some very powerful messages about issues that matter most to young carers ✊

🎥 Their final film is a little look behind the scenes of the Scottish Young Carers Festival! Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mQx42oyplQ

We're very proud of everyone who took part 🌟

Behind The Scenes At The Scottish Young Carers Festival | A Short Film By Young Carers The making of behind the scenes at the Scottish Young Carers Festival

‘Having the right financial support can go a long way in helping us take opportunities we normally have to say no to.’

🤔 What financial support exists for young carers & why is it important?

📽 Check out Carers Trust Scotland Media Ambassadors film here:

Financial Support For Young Carers | A Short Film By Young Carers Filmed by Young Carers at the Scottish Young Carers Festival

‘Our caring role should not define our future goals & aspirations. We should be encouraged to move onto further education or careers we can be proud of.’

📽 Watch Carers Trust Scotland Media Ambassadors powerful film around transitions & support for the future.

Life Transitions After School For Young Carers | A Short Film By Young Carers Filmed at the Scottish Young Carers Festival

‘Being a young carer can be very isolating. It is not a thing that most people seem to understand.’

💚 Here is the Media Ambassadors' second powerful film around mental health.

📽 Watch it here: https://bit.ly/475l3rr

Carers Trust Scotland

Mental Health Support For Young Carers | A Short Film By Young Carers Filmed at the Scottish Young Carers Festival

Carers Trust Scotland Media Ambassadors 2023 films are now live! 📣

💙 Young carers from across Scotland have created films on issues that matter most to them: mental health, transitions, financial support & greater awareness of young carers.

We'll be sharing their films every day this week so watch this space! 👀

🙌 A massive shout out to our four YACs who took part: Brooke, Chloe, Teigan and Tessa!

Here is their first film about who young carers are & what support exists.

What Is A Young Carer | A Short Film By Young Carers Filmed at the Scottish Young Carers Festival

🎉 Monday 6th - Sunday 12th Nov is National Youth Work Week 2023!

💙 At our project we support young carers and young adult carers in a variety of ways including: offering Young Carer Statements, group support, individual support, funding opportunities, involvement experiences, as well as a lot more...

💯 We want the best for our young carers which is why we work so hard to make sure your voices are heard and you get the respite you deserve!

💡 We're committed to ensuring the future looks bright for all young carers.

❓ Did you know we’re on a few different social media platforms?

Follow us for all things young carer related! 👇

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👀 Last chance to complete the Young Scot BIG survey!

🖱 Complete the survey by Tues 31 October 2023 to earn 150 Young Scot Reward Points. Everyone who redeems their Rewards Points will be entered to win an Apple Watch SE!

Follow this link to the survey 👉 https://bit.ly/3L9aElo

🌟 Proud project moment!

✊ Teigan, one of our young adult carers from Clacks, was featured on BBC Radio Scotland's Lunchtime Live yesterday 26/10/23. Teigan speaks very passionately about her experiences of being a young carer and delivered a powerful message to Scottish Government for more the support.

👂 You can listen back on BBC Sounds 👇
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m001rpz4 (Teigan is on at 49:40)

Carers Trust Scotland

📣 If you are a young carer you have the right to be offered a Young Carer Statement.

🗣 This is a record of a conversation all about your life, future aspirations and how you are impacted by your caring role.

💬 Send us a message if you'd like to find out more!

📢 Calling all young carers & young adult carers, aged 12 – 25! You are invited to join our Hustings event!

Meet our 5 amazing candidates & ask questions ahead of the vote! 💬❓

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/e/PEh587URdq

📣 Young Scot are looking to find out what young people think about some BIG topics - what's important to you and your future, how you use tech and AI, and your health!

🖱 Complete the survey by Tues 31 October 2023 to earn 150 Young Scot Reward Points. Everyone who redeems their Rewards Points will be entered to win an Apple Watch SE!

Follow this link to the survey 👉 https://bit.ly/3L9aElo

🗣️ Who will be the next Member of the Scottish Youth Parliament for Carers Trust Scotland?

🗨️ 's next elections take place this November, with young people deciding who will represent them over the next two years

💻 Find out more at elections.syp.org.uk

‼ Closing date tomorrow ‼

👋 We're currently recruiting for a number of vacancies in our Adult Carer Support team, with roles based in both Falkirk and Clackmannanshire.

🔎 Find out more at: centralcarers.org/about-us/vacancies

We're currently recruiting for the position of Centre Manager of Falkirk & Clackmannanshire Carers Centre.

Find out more about the role at: centralcarers.org/about-us/vacancies

Closing date is Monday 9 October: form.jotform.com/CentralCarers/cca-application-form

❓ Are you an unpaid carer aged 16+?

💙 Getting the flu and COVID-19 vaccines helps to protect you and the person you care for and reduces your risk of becoming ill so that you can continue providing support.

Don’t let your protection fade.

📅 Book an appointment at nhsinform.scot/wintervaccines

YCs and YACs make sure to have your say by completing the short online survey 👇

📣 Calling all young carers & young adult carers, aged 12 - 25! Our MSYPs, Max and Maja, will be attending the 80th National Sitting this weekend!

🗣️ Let them know your views ahead of the Members' Motions debate! 👇 https://bit.ly/3rHQQPv

🎳 Our Falkirk YC groups had a brilliant time this month bowling at Tenpin in Camelon.

💚 A BIG thank you to Tenpin for giving us a discount on our tickets!

👋 Our Adult Carer teams are currently recruiting for a number of vacancies, with roles based in both Falkirk and Clackmannanshire.

🔎 Find out more at: centralcarers.org/about-us/vacancies

📅 Closing date for all posts is Monday 9 October.

🎳A BIG thank you to Hollywood Bowl Stirling for hosting our Clacks YC group last night!

Our young people had a fab time and loved their free slushies too! 💙

Hollywood Bowl UK