Young carers8 Oct 2026'Relief' as cuts to young carers' funding scrappedA young carer's mum says the decision to scrap the funding cuts feels like a 'weight has been lifted'.8 Oct 20267 Oct 2026Push for change in law to support young carersA petition has been started in a call for a young carer lead position in every school7 Oct 202630 Aug 2026'I tidy and wash up to help care for my mum'Eight-year-old Willow is one of many young children that help care for their parents or loved ones.30 Aug 202628 Aug 2026Young carers given chance to 'be just children'A council-funded support group is praised for supporting children caring for family members. 28 Aug 202620 Aug 2026'I can't do the things my friends do': Life as a teenage carerYoung carers face huge disadvantages growing up - one teenager explains what life is like.20 Aug 202613 Jul 2026AI messaging service developed for unpaid carersUnpaid carers can ask the dedicated Whatsapp chat, called "Grace", questions in their own words 24/7.13 Jul 202620 May 2026Children's services given 'outstanding' ratingSara Tough, executive director of the department, says the "tenacity" of her staff has paid off. 20 May 202628 Apr 2026Students say being young carers is 'so challenging'A group of young carers at Derby College are balancing home life with their studies.28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026'Young carers like me need more recognition'Fifteen-year-old Robbie, from Newcastle, is calling for more awareness around young carers' roles.28 Apr 2026...
