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🤩 YOUNG CARERS ACTION DAY 2024 🤩

The theme for this year is Fair Futures

We can all play a part in making fair futures for young carers a reality: governments, local authorities, schools, colleges, charities - everyone.

carers.org/young-carers-a…

🤩 Apprenticeship Job Fair 🤩

Wednesday 7th February 10am-12pm

Barking Learning Centre

All details below ⬇️

Using the internet is a normal part of life for young people. But as a parent, it can be tricky to keep your children safe online 📱

These tips can help reduce the negative impact of things like social media & encourage healthy online habits.

Read more: bit.ly/3YNEQYS

To any parent whose child is experiencing school anxiety, this story is really worth reading. Sarah shares what happened when her daughter Emily couldn’t go to school because of overwhelming anxiety.

“Primary school was easy. Emily was outgoing, sociable, loved her drama…

If someone you know starts to have a panic attack, here is what you can do to help. ⬇

1/ Stay with them
If you can, stay with the person during their panic attack. Just by you being there, you can help them to calm down and remind them that help is available. It is okay if you…

Frustrated with a service you’ve received? Feel like you’re not being listened to?

Join our information session on making an effective complaint on Tues 12 Sept, 12-1pm.

Carers can sign up for free at carersuk.org/help-and-advic…

The government is changing its guidance for councils about children's social care

The guidance must promote support for disabled children and their family carers

@DCPCampaign has worked with Department for Education to create a short consultation for families

🔗bit.ly/DCPWT23

Physical activity releases feel-good chemicals in your brain and can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. Check out the benefits of exercise for mental health 🏃‍♀️🧠
mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental…

Anxiety isn't just 'worrying'. It can show up as:

difficulty concentrating
eating more or less
needing the toilet more or less
feeling tense or fidgety
sleep problems
having panic attacks

Solidarity with everyone struggling with anxiety right now.

With more services moving online, many older carers report feeling lonely and isolated in a digital world.

Older carers need more support to help them become digitally included. Read our new best practice guide for supporting older carers: carersuk.org/briefings/supp…

Wishing good luck to young carers and all young people ahead of #ALevelResultsDay

The number of young people undergoing treatment or waiting to start care in CAMHS reached 466,250 in May. The highest number on record. These young people could fill Wembley Stadium, five times over.

Rishi Sunak, this is an emergency.

Family and friends are the backbone of support for people living with dementia, a new survey has shown.

The staggering numbers truly highlight the price unpaid carers pay to provide the bulk of vital care to loved ones.

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Our new research into the lives of former carers found that a third (35%) say that their mental health and financial situation have become worse since their caring role ended.

Former carers need more support to help them cope with life after caring: carersuk.org/media/wcuhsnts…

Facts. #ResultsDay

do you guys ever think about how the crisis in young people's mental health could actually be prevented if the Government addressed the issues in society that make young people's mental health worse?

Join us at the inaugural national conference dedicated to improving the life opportunities for young carers

A wide-range of leading experts will be speaking at the event

Find out more and book your early bird tickets, limited-time only: bit.ly/43IVNEO

Our Helpline is here for unpaid carers. We can provide specialist information on a range of topics, including…

◼️ benefits and financial support
◼️ how to get practical support
◼️ challenging decisions.

Are you looking for help? Get in touch by emailing [email protected]

Minecraft marathons? Devouring Disney+? 📺👀 Some experts estimate children’s screen time rises by 6 hours per day during the holidays. Our #WakeUpWednesday guide has tips to help your child steer clear of #OnlineSafety risks this summer 🛡

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