The Carers Trust is committed to providing opportunities for young and adult carers under 25 years to achieve and develop their future aspirations and goals through their Young Carers Futures programme. The Young Carers Futures hub page can be found here for students and families to access.

 This year's theme is ‘Give Me A Break’, focusing on the importance of rest and respite for young carers. Following consultation with hundreds of young carers and with input from the Young Carers Advisory Panel, The Carers Trust have chosen ‘Give Me A Break’ as the theme for Young Carers Action 2025. The ‘Give Me A Break’ theme for this year’s YCAD allows them to explore two crucial areas of support young carers need.

First, young carers have so much responsibility on their shoulders that they often have little time for themselves and are at serious risk of burnout. They need a break. Research indicates that young carers are significantly more likely to report severe psychological distress then their peers without a caring role. They need time out from their caring responsibilities to rest, recharge and focus on themselves – be it for a hobby, or just spending time with friends, like other people their age.

The aim of YCAD is to highlight the need for young carers' voices to be heard in order that those around them can better understand the support they need. In school, our Young Carers Champions are Miss Machin and Mrs Jones.  If you or someone you know is a Young Carer, find out about some of the support The Carer's Trust can provide here.

We acknowledge that Young Carers often do not think of themselves as carers and it is important that they are recognised and get the appropriate support. Barnardo's Action With Young Carers works  with young carers and young adult carers who are caring for an ill or disabled adult. Some illnesses and disabilities can be seen, others cannot.