Fantastic day roller skating at Murrayfield!πΌ
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!π€
π·Have your say! Designability (a UK charity) wants to hear from people with disabilities, unpaid carers and neurodivergent people to create the UKβs first 'Unfair Index'. Take the survey here: https://t.co/lWRhRUgCaH
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 ππ· πhttps://t.co/nvDm37A9da
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!
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
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
When βfree timeβ is spent worrying, something needs to change.
Young carers deserve support, stability and space to just be young.
#YoungCarersActionDay#FairFutures
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
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 π
π Weβre proud to launch our 2024β2025 Impact Report!
This year, more young carers than ever accessed support, built resilience, and shared their voices. π¬β¨
π Read the full report: https://t.co/BIMlUL4YpI
#YoungCarers#ImpactReport#Edinburgh#SharingOurCaring
Huge congratulations to Leith Primary School for achieving the second level of the We Care Award -We Develop! π
From amazing young carer support groups, to pupil-led assemblies and awareness-raising posters, itβs been inspiring to see young carers leading the way π #eycscotland
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
π Huge congratulations to
@SchoolBraehead
for being the first primary school to reach the We Excel level of the We Care Award! π· your hard work & commitment to supporting young carers is inspiring. Well done, Team Braehead! π·#WeCareAward#YoungCarers#SchoolsForYoungCarers
π Huge congratulations to @GillespiesHigh for achieving the top We Care Award β We Excel! π Only the 2nd school in Scotland to do so, thanks to your amazing work supporting young carers through every stage πππ #WeCareAward#YoungCarers
Huge congratulations πto @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 πππ #WeCareAward
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 πππ #wecareaward#eycscotland
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 π #WeCareAward
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! πππ #wecareaward#queensferryhighschool