Edinburgh Young Carers

Edinburgh Young Carers is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout the Edinburgh region

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

Fantastic day roller skating at Murrayfield!🛼
There were plenty of falls, lots of laughs, and even more smiles throughout the day. Everyone had a great time trying something new, supporting each other, and making great memories together.
A fun and enjoyable day all round!🤗

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

🌟Breaking news! 🌟 We are looking for a new Development Worker to join our lovely team. Please share far and wide!
https://t.co/ueYueURCZd

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

📷Have your say! Designability (a UK charity) wants to hear from people with disabilities, unpaid carers and neurodivergent people to create the UK’s first 'Unfair Index'. Take the survey here: https://t.co/lWRhRUgCaH

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

You can find a list of free and low-cost activities in the Spring school holidays on the Family Holiday Activities webpage of the Support for Families website. It's being updated all the time, so please keep checking back in for new activities 😊🌷 🌞https://t.co/nvDm37A9da

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

Our Young Carers had a fab day out celebrating #youngcarersactionday at Sky Up Academy Studios a few weeks ago. Learning new skills, building confidence and having fun - Fair Futures in action!

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

Our young carers are at the Paws for Thought hustings at
@EdinburghZoo today - one YC said "It's impressive to see just how many Young Carers and Young Adult Carers have come along today to share their experiences and join voices together"
#YoungCarersActionDay #sharingourcaring

[Carers Trust @CarersTrust]

Young carers give so much of themselves caring for loved ones.

It's time we gave something back: a Fair Future #YoungCarersActionDay

Find out more about Fair Futures for Young Carers: https://t.co/6ZUMm1utkE

[Carers Trust Scotland @CarersTrustScot]

When “free time” is spent worrying, something needs to change.
Young carers deserve support, stability and space to just be young.
#YoungCarersActionDay #FairFutures

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

Save the date for Young Carer Action Day on Wednesday 11th March! Find out more about what is happening across the country here: https://t.co/ytF0dtmMLu, and watch this space for more updates from Edinburgh Young Carers this week.
#YoungCarersActionDay #sharingourcaring

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

We're hiring! Could you, or someone you know be the right person to join our friendly team, supporting our littlest young carers in the 5-9s service? Head over to our website to check out our new Young Carer Development Worker vacancy: https://t.co/ueYueURCZd 🙌

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

🌟 We’re proud to launch our 2024–2025 Impact Report!

This year, more young carers than ever accessed support, built resilience, and shared their voices. 💬✨

👉 Read the full report: https://t.co/BIMlUL4YpI

#YoungCarers #ImpactReport #Edinburgh #SharingOurCaring

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

Huge congratulations to Leith Primary School for achieving the second level of the We Care Award -We Develop! 🎊
From amazing young carer support groups, to pupil-led assemblies and awareness-raising posters, it’s been inspiring to see young carers leading the way 😊 #eycscotland

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

We're hiring! Get in touch today if you would like to join our team of Sessional Youth Workers and make a positive difference to the lives of young carers in Edinburgh!
#sharingourcaring #edinburghyoungcarers #joinourteam

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

🎉 Huge congratulations to
@SchoolBraehead
for being the first primary school to reach the We Excel level of the We Care Award! 📷 your hard work & commitment to supporting young carers is inspiring. Well done, Team Braehead! 📷#WeCareAward #YoungCarers #SchoolsForYoungCarers

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

🎉 Huge congratulations to @GillespiesHigh for achieving the top We Care Award – We Excel! 👏 Only the 2nd school in Scotland to do so, thanks to your amazing work supporting young carers through every stage 🙌🎉😊 #WeCareAward #YoungCarers

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

Huge congratulations 🎉to @TurnbullHigh for achieving the We Develop level of the We Care Award! We were impressed with your ongoing commitment to raise awareness of and support young carers across the school. Well done and thank you 🙌🏆😊 #WeCareAward

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

Huge congratulations to George Watson's College who achieved the We Develop level of the We Care Award this year! Your commitment to providing young carers with respite and group support in school is brilliant. Well done and thank you 🎉🙌🏆 #wecareaward #eycscotland

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

Massive congratulations to Auchmuty High School who achieved the We Recognise level of the We Care Award this year! We were impressed by your true partnership working with @fifeyoungcarers and the group support for your young carers! Well done and thank you 🎉 #WeCareAward

[Edinburgh Young Carers @EYCP]

Round up of the schools who have achieved a We Care Award this year so far: HUGE congratulations to Queensferry High School for achieving the We Recognise level of the award, recognising good practice in supporting young carers! 🎉🙌🏆 #wecareaward #queensferryhighschool