Young carers aged between 10 and 17 can experience impacts on their educational outcomes, mental health and life opportunity due to their caring responsibilities.

The Labour Party has a motion calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the needs of young carers. The Programme for Government doesn’t even mention the young carers. Labour’s motion will seek to address this shocking omission.

Among the initiatives our motion calls for are:

• Introduce a Young Carer Grant.
• Ensure guaranteed respite days for young carers.
• Introduce school-based initiatives that support the educational needs of young carers.
• Provide additional home care supports so that young carers have time for themselves.

On Thursday 20th March 2025 the Labour Party’s social media channels will be highlighting our campaign. Please share this important message on your social media accounts so we can help and support our young carers.

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