Edinburgh Young Carers

Youth matters

Edinburgh Young Carers is a voluntary organisation that provides respite and support to young people living in North and South-East Edinburgh, between the ages of 5 and 25, who care for somebody at home.  We aim to improve the lives and wellbeing of young carers by raising awareness, offering emotional and practical support and by giving each young person the opportunity to take a break from their caring role and have fun in a friendly, supportive environment where they can be themselves and leave worries behind.

Do you look after someone who suffers with:

Mental health problems?
Disability?
Chronic ill-health?
Drug and alcohol use?

Young Carers’ rights

It’s important to remember that each young carer is a unique individual, a child who is entitled to a childhood, a person who is entitled to discover their potential, and a human being whose rights should be respected.

£30

will pay for a young carer to get an evening’s break in an activity group with other young carers

Help make a difference

Why do we work in schools?

Enable greater identification of and support to Young Carers in Edinburgh, through working directly with primary and secondary schools.

Latest News

EYC on Twitter

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

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

🎉 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

🎉 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

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Edinburgh Young Carers

Edinburgh Young Carers

We are a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young & young adult carers in Edinburgh

🎉 Huge congratulations to Leith Primary School for achieving the second level of the We Care Award -We Develop! 🏆💛This award recognises the school’s fantastic work in supporting and recognising young carers. 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 🌟We’re proud to work with schools like Leith that go above and beyond to empower the young carers in their communities 👏@leith_primary @lps_parentcouncil #WeCareAward #EdinburghYoungCarers #EYCScotland #YoungCarers See MoreSee Less
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Big smiles and happy faces at Pizza Geeks on Easter Road 🍕😄Nothing brings people together quite like sharing a slice (or two… or three!) — and we absolutely love pizza! ❤️🍕✨#youngcarers #edinburgh See MoreSee Less
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Another great Friday of fun at Weehailes Adventure Park in Musselburgh 🎉✨Smiles, acrobats, and funky vibes all around — what a way to kick off the weekend! 💫😁#youngcarers #edinburgh #eycscotland See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Edinburgh Young Carers
And that’s a wrap for the 5-9s big sleepover 2025! Nature scavenger hunts, canal walks, crispy cake making, soft play, park, movie night, pyjama party, pool, airhockey, hide and seek, ice cream and a whole load of play… we could sleep for days!🍂🍁🌿🍃🍦🏀🧁🍕🛝🗺🎬🫣💤A massive well done to the kids (and grown ups!) #Resi #youngcarers #respite #sleepover #play #MakingMemories #eycscotland See MoreSee Less
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🐒✨ Swinging, sliding, and a whole lot of giggles at WeeHailes Adventure Park on Friday! Edinburgh Young Carers proved they’re the ultimate troop of adventurers – climbing high, zooming down slides, and monkeying around 🛝🌳 #EdinburghYoungCarers #eycscotland #respite See MoreSee Less
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