The @childrensociety’s Include service empowers young carers to make their voices heard & work with professionals to deliver solutions for the whole family.

Winchester, England
Joined June 2014
This #ArmedForcesWeek, we celebrate the remarkable young carers in armed forces families we work with. This stop-motion video, created by these young people, highlights their daily contributions and the vital role they play in their households.
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Shining a light on The Nexus Project ✨ This 3-year initiative aims to enhance support & resources for #youngcarers in #armedforcesfamilies. Learn more about the project and find guidance here: bit.ly/48Z00IC #ServiceFamilies @childrensociety @covenenattrust
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Young carers in armed forces families have complex and unique lives. As a professional, you can help them feel understood. This #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild, find out more about our work with young carers in armed forces families: childrenssociety.org.uk/info…
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Young carers deserve to have fun, unwind and try new things. They deserve a break. For #YoungCarersActionDay, we asked some young carers what their dream break would look like. This is what they said 👇
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It's the week of #YoungCarersActionDay! 🎉 Young carers are saying loud and clear: Give Me A Break. Did you know young carers miss around one month of school each year due to their caring role? It's time they got the break they deserve. Find out more: carers.org/ycad
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Imagine missing out on your grades because you were too busy caring 😞 This #YoungCarersActionDay, we’re calling for better support so young carers don’t get left behind at school, college, or uni. Find out how you can help: carers.org/ycad
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🚨 Our new research shows over half of young carers can’t get the breaks they need! Almost 1 in 4 say no one else can provide the care they do, and 72% miss out on school holidays. They deserve a chance to relax & thrive #YoungCarersActionDay Read more: carers.org/news-and-media/ne…
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If you could create an island just for young carers, what would you put on it? A massive trampoline? Or a waterpark? 🏝️🌊🍿 Make a poster or drawing of your island for the chance to win £15! For young carers aged 25 & under. Read before you start 👉 bit.ly/3QHhkK9
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44% of young carers struggle to study for exams due to their caring responsibilities. 📚 Education matters. Help us support young carers in education by signing up for the challenge today! bit.ly/44JhCVb #YoungCarersChallenge
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Only 28% of schools recorded the number of young carers in their school last year. By including young carers in your school’s census data collection, you can help ensure that young carers get the care and support they need: youngcarersinschools.com/sch…
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"It’s really quite magical, actually!" Lib Dem leader @EdwardJDavey is aiming for a chart-topping Christmas single with Love is Enough, a heart-warming track raising funds for young carers. Support the song: bit.ly/4i6GpdQ Credit: @5_News
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Every year, your support makes it possible for us to offer young people vital support. We invite you to celebrate the festive season and another amazing year of our work at St Giles’ Cripplegate Church for our Carols by Candlelight service: eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-child…
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Behind-the-scenes of the new Christmas single, Love Is Enough A one of a kind song in support of young carers This time of year can be especially challenging for many young carers Support young carers this Christmas by listening: slinky.to/LoveIsEnough
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The #GoodChildhoodReport 2024 shows that children are in a happiness recession. So what needs to change? Our Campaigns Manager Siobhán outlined six key changes at Parliament Square. Take action now: bit.ly/road2goodchildhood
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Calling all Sheffield schools 📢 Have you heard of @RabTales brilliant #YoungCarer based series The Late Crew? If not, find out some more by clicking the link 👇 Rab offers discounts for school orders, as well as free video messages/calls 🗣️ See more: thelatecrew.co.uk/
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This gives us goosebumps! The event we hosted that was led by young people was inspirational Calling for change, for children to have a seat at the table and for the government to keep them in mind at all times Powerful stuff
Babies, children and young people must be at the heart of policy making. At our #ChildrenAtTheTable event at the Labour Party Conference, young people shared their stories, needs and priorities with senior government ministers: watch to find out what happened 👇
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It’s #WorldMentalHealthDay 🌍 Take that first step to getting help. Save and share this post and help us make sure there’s no mind left behind. You could also try 👇 @PAPYRUS_Charity Hopeline: 0800 068 4141 Text SHOUT 85258 @GiveUsAShout @samaritans @theCALMzone @TheMixUK
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Listening and validating their feelings is one of the most valuable ways to support someone. #WorldMentalHealthDay 💡 letstalk.mentalhealth
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"It gets better, if you open up to someone..." #WorldMentalHealthDay
We're pleased to share a powerful new short film that shows how support from The Children's Society can truly change the course of a young person’s life. Aged 15, Amy was dealing with family struggles and the pressures of growing up. This is her story: #WorldMentalHealthDay
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