Have you got your Young Carer Statement? All young carers and young adult carers are entitled to a Young Carer Statement – an initiative which can help identify the right support for young carers and their families. To find out more about this or talk about getting YOUR Young Carer Statement, EYC young carers can […]
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Back to School: Support for Schools
Information and support for schools for when pupils return Pupils will soon be returning to school in person after another, longer, lockdown, and many may find adjusting back to the school setting more difficult this time around, especially if they are also young carers. This guide may be useful if you are a school looking […]
Supporting Young Carers During Lockdown
Lockdown is tough. Use our handy guide to help support Young Carers during Lockdown
Lockdown #3 – Info for Referrers
EYC are still here and taking referrals! Although the current lockdown means that we can’t operate in our usual way, we are still open, taking on new referrals and engaging with young carers remotely. Please read for more information:
EYC vacancy
Would you like to work with us? EYC currently have a vacancy for a Permanent, Part-Time Development Worker within our Drug & Alcohol Service team. We’re looking for a suitably experienced person who will be committed developing our Service and providing a high quality service to Young Carers in Edinburgh between the ages of 5 […]
Vaccines for Unpaid Carers
Information for unpaid carers on the COVID vaccines Are you, or is somebody you know an unpaid carer that might want to know more about vaccination? The National Carer Organisations have drafted a joint FAQ about the COVID-19 Vaccines and information for unpaid carers. You can find this here: https://www.carersnet.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/It-can-be-downloaded-here.pdf
EYC love from Niddrie Mill Primary
A beautiful card thanking us for our support from the lovely Niddrie Mill Primary School!
BBC Support for Learning
As we head back into the new school term, unfortunately, due to the new COVID restrictions, pupils will be at home learning online once more – but there is help! BBC are offering support for learning across TV and online platforms for students of all ages.
Have Your Say
Calling all Young Carers, Parents and Guardians! Edinburgh’s Children’s Partnership is really eager to hear the views of Parents/Guardians and Carers across Edinburgh. If you are a Parent/Guardian or Young Carer and live in Edinburgh, they would like to hear how you coped during the initial COVID-19 lockdown period and how they can best respond […]
New and Existing Vacancies
Would you like to work with us, or do you know someone that would? We have three brand new posts and several other vacancies at EYC. Please see our Vacancies page for full details. Partnership Young Carer Development Worker (FT) Partnership Operations & Development Officer (PT) Sibling Young Carer Development Worker (PT, Temp) Board of […]
