Young Carers Action Day
What is Young Carers Action Day?
Young Carers Action Day is an annual event led by Carers Trust, dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to support young carers. We encourage organisations, communities, and individuals to get involved by advocating, supporting, and making a difference in the lives of young carers.
Young carers face many challenges due to their caring responsibilities. Research from Carers Trust consistently highlights that young carers are disadvantaged in multiple areas of life, including mental and physical health, education, employment, and financial stability.
Local Young Carers Services
The Junction
The Junction provides one-to-one support and a variety of age-appropriate group, social, and developmental activities for young carers. Their confidential, non-judgmental support services make a real difference to children, young people, and families in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland.
Contact: 01642 756000
Email: info@thejunctionfoundation.com
Facebook: @TheJunctionFoundation
Next Steps Transitions Service
Delivered in partnership with The Junction and Carers Together, Next Steps supports carers aged 15-25 years through their caring journey. This service offers tailored support based on individual circumstances to help young adult carers manage their responsibilities.
Contact: 01642 756000 or 01642 488977
Text/WhatsApp: 07767117556 (Mon-Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM)
Email: info@carerstogether-rc.org.uk | info@thejunctionfoundation.co.uk
Facebook: @nextstepsrc
Carers Together
Carers Together offers a wide range of services, including advice, information, and support for carers across the South Tees area. They also co-deliver the Next Steps Transition Service for Young Adult Carers alongside The Junction.
Contact: 01642 488977
Email: info@carerstogether-rc.org.uk
Facebook: @carerstogetherrc
Local Activities for Young Carers Action Day
The Junction is leading local Young Carers Action Day activities, including:
‘Taking a Break’ Event (Closed Event) Date: Young Carers Action Day
Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
Schools Champions Launch
The Junction is also launching a Young Carers Champions Welcome Pack for schools to promote awareness and support for young carers in educational settings.
Campaign Article Release
We Care You Care, in collaboration with The Junction, will publish an article showcasing their Young Carers in Schools work on the campaign day.
Social Media Resources
Help spread the word by using the pre-prepared social media post below.
Social Media Image: Attached.
Social Media Text:
Give Me A Break!
Are you under 25 and caring for a family member due to illness, disability, or addiction? Or do you know someone who is?
Young carers take on so much responsibility every day. They deserve a break—a chance to rest, recharge, and just be young. Whether it’s for a hobby, socialising with friends, or simply some time to breathe, that break matters.
Get Connected:
@thejunctionfoundation – 01642 756000 | ✉️ info@thejunctionfoundation.com
@carerstogetherrc – 01642 488977 | ✉️ info@carerstogether-rc.org.uk
@nextstepsrc – Jointly delivered by The Junction & Carers Together
Find out more: www.wecareyoucare.info
#YoungCarers #GiveMeABreak #WeCareYouCare
Tag us & spread the word: @wecareyoucarelocal @thejunctionfoundation @carerstogetherrc @nextstepsrc
