Young carers
Discover films, animations and webinar recordings bringing the experience of young carers to life. Their experiences and perspectives have played a vital role in shaping these meaningful resources.
Young Carers
Videos
This is a short animation video to support the health and care workforce in having a better understanding of how to include and support young carers
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Young carers share their experiences of identifying as a carer, the impact of caring and the support that they need.
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Do you meet young carers through your role in health and social care? Do you know what a young carer looks like? Or, what to do once you know someone is a young carer? Watch our webinar recording to hear from Carers Trust Scotland, young carer support workers, PSD Scotland and young carers themselves to find the answer to these questions and more.
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Supporting Young Carers - Health and Social Care Career Guide
This resource has been developed to support young carers, and those engaging with young carers, to think about what career young carers might like to do in the future. You'll find a range of information to support young carers explore careers in health and social care, including:
🌟 Details on the different types of careers across health and social care
🌟 The different settings that make up careers in health and social care
🌟 Introductory roles to help young carers take the first steps into their career