Action for Children’s Post

Sadly this time of year can be harder for Young Carers. Being at school usually offers them respite - time to just be a child and play with friends. The school holidays can take this joy away and leave them feeling lonely. Research by Action for Children and Carers Trust found that eight out of ten young carers feel lonely during holidays. Read our blog to find out why young carers need support and how you can help them have the magical Christmas they deserve: https://bit.ly/4eOWX7q #CarersRightsDay #YoungCarers

  • The image shows a teenage boy with red hair, looking thoughtful, sitting at a desk. A text overlay states that over one in five young carers look after a relative for 11 hours or more a day during the Christmas break.

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