Young Carers Covenant

'The Young Carers Covenant is a UK-wide commitment to young carers and young adult carers. It sets out ten key outcomes that young carers from across the UK have said are key to improving their lives.'

The key outcomes outlined in the Young Carers Covenant are a future where all young and young adult carers:

• are identified at the earliest opportunity
• can access and succeed in employment/training opportunities
• are safe and secure
• feel they have choices in their lives
• can access and benefit from the rights they have
• are able to thrive in education
• have time for themselves
• can access support for themselves and their family
• have good physical and mental health
• live free from poverty

To find out more about the Young Carers Covenant and get involved:

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