About this event
Young Carers Action Day is an annual event, organised by Carers Trust. It has taken place over the last six years to raise awareness of young carers and the incredible contribution they make to their families and local communities. Until now, YCAD stood for Young Carers Awareness Day. But following feedback from young carers, some changes have been made, including the name!
What is the theme for YCAD 2021? There have been some great conversations with young/young adult carers. They said that they wanted the day to be about their futures, highlighting the incredible skills they have developed through being a carer – like resilience, time-management and empathy. These are all important skills, not just for young people moving into higher education – but also for those looking to enter the workplace. What’s more, they are skills highly sought after by employers.
So YCAD 2021 will be all about young carers’ futures.
