We fight for the rights of young carers to ensure they receive the support, opportunities and friendship that every child needs and deserves.
Young carers work incredibly hard to take care of their loved ones, yet they represent a largely forgotten community and often face significant disadvantage as a result. We help to change that.
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Within hours of my new job I was off to Manchester with our CEO Krista and 3 Young Carers to attend the International Young Carers Conference, an invaluable experience that I will be forever grateful for at the start of my MYTIME journey!
This special event highlighted the extraordinary efforts of community heroes who made a significant impact on the lives of young carers over the past year. From dedicated volunteers to compassionate supporters and organisations, these individuals demonstrated unwavering commitment and generosity towards the MYTIME Young Carers community.
I learnt I was a young carer at the tender age of 30 over coffee with Krista, our CEO. However, I had never considered that the role I had played was that of a carer; it was purely the way in which we survived.