Edinburgh Young Carers is a voluntary organisation working with and on behalf of young carers throughout the Edinburgh region
Joined February 2010
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Jun 11
Today for #CarersWeek2026, we’re so proud to launch “More than Alone” — a powerful short film created entirely by our young carers at Edinburgh Young Carer, in partnership with @BritishLand & @dfiefoe.
🎬 Watch. 💛 Share. 📣 Help raise awareness.
#sharingourcaring
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Edinburgh Young Carers retweeted
.@EYCP is seeking a suitably experienced and qualified applicant to co-ordinate our awareness-raising, training and support to schools and Education establishments across Edinburgh tinyurl.com/4n49zuwr £29,756 #charityjob
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May 25
Fantastic day roller skating at Murrayfield!🛼
There were plenty of falls, lots of laughs, and even more smiles throughout the day. Everyone had a great time trying something new, supporting each other, and making great memories together.
A fun and enjoyable day all round!🤗
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🌟Breaking news! 🌟 We are looking for a new Development Worker to join our lovely team. Please share far and wide!
youngcarers.org.uk/get-invol…
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Mar 30
📷Have your say! Designability (a UK charity) wants to hear from people with disabilities, unpaid carers and neurodivergent people to create the UK’s first 'Unfair Index'. Take the survey here: l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https…
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Mar 27
You can find a list of free and low-cost activities in the Spring school holidays on the Family Holiday Activities webpage of the Support for Families website. It's being updated all the time, so please keep checking back in for new activities 😊🌷 🌞edinburgh.gov.uk/familyholid…
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Mar 18
ALT EYC are proud to be part of CashBack for Communities Phase 7, a project which enables us to continue our delivery of high-quality, child and young person-centred specialist support services in North and South East Edinburgh over the next 3 years. Together, we’re creating more positive opportunities for young people facing adversity in Scotland. More info: https://cashbackforcommunities.org/phase-7-cashback-for-communities-launch/ #cashbackforcommunities
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Mar 12
Our Young Carers had a fab day out celebrating #youngcarersactionday at Sky Up Academy Studios a few weeks ago. Learning new skills, building confidence and having fun - Fair Futures in action!
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Mar 11
Our young carers are at the Paws for Thought hustings at
@EdinburghZoo today - one YC said "It's impressive to see just how many Young Carers and Young Adult Carers have come along today to share their experiences and join voices together"
#YoungCarersActionDay #sharingourcaring
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Edinburgh Young Carers retweeted
Mar 9
Young carers give so much of themselves caring for loved ones.
It's time we gave something back: a Fair Future #YoungCarersActionDay
Find out more about Fair Futures for Young Carers: carers.org/ycad
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Edinburgh Young Carers retweeted
When “free time” is spent worrying, something needs to change.
Young carers deserve support, stability and space to just be young.
#YoungCarersActionDay #FairFutures
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Save the date for Young Carer Action Day on Wednesday 11th March! Find out more about what is happening across the country here: carers.org/ycad, and watch this space for more updates from Edinburgh Young Carers this week.
#YoungCarersActionDay #sharingourcaring
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We're hiring! Could you, or someone you know be the right person to join our friendly team, supporting our littlest young carers in the 5-9s service? Head over to our website to check out our new Young Carer Development Worker vacancy: youngcarers.org.uk/get-invol… 🙌
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25 Nov 2025
🌟 We’re proud to launch our 2024–2025 Impact Report!
This year, more young carers than ever accessed support, built resilience, and shared their voices. 💬✨
👉 Read the full report: youngcarers.org.uk/wp-conten…
#YoungCarers #ImpactReport #Edinburgh #SharingOurCaring
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7 Oct 2025
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
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23 Jul 2025
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
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4 Jul 2025
🎉 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
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4 Jul 2025
🎉 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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4 Jul 2025
Huge congratulations 🎉to @TurnbullHigh for achieving the We Develop level of the We Care Award! We were impressed with your ongoing commitment to raise awareness of and support young carers across the school. Well done and thank you 🙌🏆😊 #WeCareAward
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