About carers Unpaid carers provide care and support to family members, friends and neighbours. The people they care for may be affected by disability…

It’s not every 15-year-old girl who lists putting her mum’s socks on for her among her daily, routine tasks. But that’s just one of the little things that make life…

The campaign for unpaid carers to self-register for the COVID-19 vaccines launched today, and this will run in press, digital and radio. There are an…

March 16 2021 What is Young Carers Action Day (YCAD)? Young Carers Action Day is an annual event, organised by Carers Trust. It has taken place over the last six years to raise awareness of…

The Young Carers Package is a special bundle of treats available to all young carers, aged 11 to 18 inclusive in Scotland. It’s filled with special treats to help them make the most of their free time…

Stakeholder Toolkit A dedicated website has been set up to support the app. www.protect.scot Download the Protect Scotland App How it works Why use the app? How we use your data…

Are you a child, young person or adult living in fear, confusion, hopelessness, loneliness? Are you living with financial pressures, addiction, neglect…

SYP’s Manifesto 2021-2026 The Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) would like your views to inform their 2021-26 Manifesto ‘From Scotland’s Young People’. As the democratically elected voice of…

Inclusion, Wellbeing and Equality. Signposting for teachers, parents, and children and young people who may be more vulnerable during this time of…

The Coronavirus Act Your Questions Answered This article will be updated regularly to keep pace with developments as they happen. This is Version One, Published on the 31st March 2020…

There’s been a lot of news in the media recently about the coronavirus. If you are worried that you or someone you look after may be at risk, NHS 111 can offer direct guidance as they have set up…

Being a young carer during the Christmas holidays. Action for Children is conducting this confidential survey to explore what the Christmas holidays are like for children and young people who care for a relative…