Young Carers Archives - Family Action

Clare’s story: Toy Appeal gifted my daughter the recognition she deserves

Our Toy Appeal is hugely important for the families we support, but often it’s just one piece of a complex…

When we speak of the gifts given by our Toy Appeal we, of course, mean dolls and bikes and every…

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Christmas is a time for giving. So how does it feel when we just can’t give? For too many of us…

For young people caring for a loved one or family member, the summer holidays can be a difficult time, balancing…

After years of caring for others, it can be hard to come to terms with accepting care yourself, especially from…

On Young Carers Action Day we’re shining the spotlight on these many amazing young people and highlighting how important it…

Kayla is an 11-year old young carer living in London with her mum and brother. She helps look after her…

Real stories

As a charity running services supporting young carers nationwide, we’re always interested when art or culture reflects the experiences of…

Real stories

There are many challenges young carers face, one of the biggest being that they often go unseen, as the adults…

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At Family Action, we are committed to embedding co-production within the work we do to support families. Co-production aims to…

For many of us, childhood is a carefree time where we feel supported by our parents and able to dedicate…

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Caring for a parent or loved one can be tough, especially when you’re a child. Too often these amazing young…

Maggie Brooks an extraordinary individual with an astonishing story to tell, at only 12 years old. Read on to find…

Caring for a parent or loved one can be tough, especially when you’re a child or a young person. Too…