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 […]
Vacancies
Would you like to work with us? We currently have vacancies for Sessional Youth Workers, Volunteer Group Supporters and Board Members. Please see our Vacancies page for more info!
Test & Protect – Your Details
Information for young carers, parents and guardians EYC will be following the Scottish Government’s Test & Protect Guidance when we return to our face-to-face support delivery. This means that, if requested by NHS contact tracers, we will provide the names and telephone numbers of anyone who has had close contact with someone testing positive for […]
Exciting news for our Young Carers!
Post-Lockdown Service Planning
Last week, the Scottish Government announced that we are moving into Phase 3 of the route map out of the Coronavirus lockdown. What does that mean for EYC?
How Are You?
Looking after your mental health and general wellbeing is really important at at any time, and particularly important when the world feels a bit strange. Young Scot have produced some helpful resources under their ‘Aye Feel’ initiative for keeping on top of your mental wellbeing. Have a look at their site to see some positive […]
Young Carers – We Need Your Voice!
We know that young carers in Scotland are severely impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic, but we need to raise more awareness. Help Carers Trust Scotland get your voice heard Coronavirus is having a disproportionate impact on the lives of unpaid carers. A recent Carers UK survey found that 70% of carers are providing more care […]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION – Coronavirus testing
The National Carer Organisations in Scotland have issued new guidance for Carers on how, when and who should get tested for Coronavirus Please click on the document for detailed information:
Schools Young Carer Co-ordinator E-newsletter – Issue 13 – Spring 2020
Our Spring update to Young Carer Co-ordinators throughout schools in Edinburgh
Supporting young people with loss and bereavement
If your family have suffered a loss or are preparing for such a possibility, you may find this a helpful resource for talking to children and young people about it. Coping with loss is difficult at any age and time, and difficult news to deliver. The City of Edinburgh Psychological Services team have provided some […]
Get the best out of learning at home
Advice for both young people and parents and guardians With schools closed during the Coronavirus pandemic, much of the world has had to adjust to a new way of learning and the challenges that come without having the structure of school. The guides below from City of Edinburgh Psychological Services give some helpful advice on […]
Scottish Youth Parliament’s manifesto
We need your help! Please encourage young carers aged 12-25 to complete this survey, which will help shape the Scottish Youth Parliament’s views and make the right changes needed for young carers in Scotland https://www.surveygizmo.eu/s3/90236199/From-Scotland-s-Young-People-SYP-s-Manifesto-2021-2026
Coping with COVID-19 isolation – ASD & LD
A helpful guide for families supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Learning Disabilities
Information and advice for families in Edinburgh
Parents, carers and young people may be facing even more challenges than usual at the moment. Help is available to every family in Edinburgh. Please have a look at the list below for lots of useful information and contact numbers for any parents/guardians, young people and families that might be struggling at this time.
Food for Good – help for families
Food for Good is an initiative offering families a one-off delivery of nutritious meals for those most in need. If you are struggling to get out for food shopping and need to provide a meal for your family, click on the link below and fill out the form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQSxTKDvjRH8j5q3gt7kT5wM4b8iSmhGCx1_HLG8x1-tWwYw/viewform
Coronavirus Community Assistance Directory
Find and offer help in your community SCVO launches helpful website for families and individuals If you are looking for information, advice, support or want to help out, the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) has launched a useful website where you’ll find lots of information: https://coronavirus.scvo.org/ Use their search option to find help with: […]
Free meals for families in need
If you or your family would like some support with food over this time of isolation, Scran Academy are offering deliveries of free meals to homes that need it. Help offered Scran Academy and PrepTable are offering free nutritious and filling meals delivered to people’s homes: 3 days per week with a meal for every […]
Coronavirus – School Hubs: Support for families
Lots of families will be struggling at this time, juggling work and childcare and finances. If you are a ‘key worker’ and can’t stay at home with your children, or if your child would benefit from a free school meal whilst normal school service is suspended, please have a look at the list below to […]
Service update – Coronavirus 18.03.20
As the global issue of Coronavirus develops, EYC have to make some changes to the service we provide to young carers now that we have further information from the government. The staff team at EYC will now be working from home and for everybody’s safety, we won’t be able to offer any face to face […]
Coronavirus update 17.03.20
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE Whilst Coronavirus is having an impact across the globe, EYC want to assure young carers and their families that we will still be providing a service as much as we are possibly able. While the schools are still open, we be running a limited service. Some small groups will continue to run and […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
https://scvo.org/coronavirus-covid-19-information-guidance/ Latest advice from SCVO
