Protecting the public realm without shutting it down
As Martyn's Law approaches, this free special report from LocalGov and Hill & Smith sets out how councils can protect public spaces without shutting them down.
‘Grossly unfair’ rule could be penalising 19,000 young carers
12/06/2024 A ‘grossly unfair’ Carer’s Allowance rule could mean more than 19,000 young adult carers are missing out on support while they study, a charity has warned. |
Young carers penalised by unfair ‘21 hour rule’
18/03/2024 Young carers who are dependent on Government support are unfairly penalised by the benefits system, a coalition of civil society organisations says. |
Young carers let down by system, 'damning' report says
14/11/2023 The first ever parliamentary inquiry on young carers has revealed the ‘devastating impact’ of care responsibilities on their education, wellbeing and prospects. |
Unpaid carers hit by ‘spiralling’ cost of living
09/03/2023 More than half of children and young adults who are caring for family members say that the time they spend caring has increased this year, new survey reveals. |
Half of young carers ‘feel responsible’ for providing a good Christmas
20/12/2019 Nearly half of young carers feel responsible for giving their family a good Christmas, according to a new survey. |
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Young carers are ‘slipping through the cracks’, says report
24/02/2016 Young carers are not being provided with the early support they require from schools and local authorities, says children’s charity. |
