News for young carers
ID cards
Young Carers registered with the service can apply for a carers ID card. Young carers have told us that having this card will increase their confidence and give them the recognition they deserve.For more information contact mprior1@eastlothian.gov.uk.
Free entry for Carers to Visitor Attractions
A number of organisations will give discount or free entry to Carers when they are accompanying the Cared for Person e.g. Zoo, Cinema, Concerts. They don’t seem to advertise this so it is always worth asking.
Find out more here
Out and About - Free Entry to Visitor Attractions
Local Discounts for Young Carers
Foxlake operate a system whereby you can email them prior to making a booking and explain that you are a Young Carer. They will then provide you with a Carers Discount Code. Please note that this code can only be used for Carers, not other family and friends.
Spring and Easter 2025 Break from Caring Activities
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Saturday 1 March | Vet for a Day Workshop with Fostering Compassion |
| Friday 21 to Sunday 23 March | Respite Weekend with Honeypot |
| Tuesday 8 April | Trip to Ninja Warrior |
| Wednesday 9 April | Bushcraft with Venturing Out |
| Friday 11 April | Horse Respite with Karele |
| Monday14 and Tuesday 15 April | Carnival Street Band “Trumberbone” workshop |
| Wednesday 16 April | Water Activities with Venturing Out |
| Friday 18 April | Horse Respite with Karele |
| Monday 21 April | Horse Respite with Karele |
Further details regarding how to book a place will be emailed to registered Young Carers.
Consent forms
If you are intending to join us for activities at any point in 2025 please complete our annual consent form if you have not already done so or if your circumstances have changed.
Complete the annual consent form here
Congratulations
A huge congratulations to Knox Academy for being the first school in East Lothian to obtain the 'We Care; Schools for Young Carers We Recognise Care Award'.
Run by Edinburgh Young Carers, but with support from local services across the country, the We Care Award recognises and rewards good practice around identifying and supporting young carers in schools across Scotland.
Young carers Action Day
The theme of this years Action Day is “Give me a break” to encourage those working with young people to consider how they can best support Young Carers to have a physical break from caring but also understand the additional pressures they are under when trying to meet the academic or employment standards.
Young Carers Forum
We continue to call on our Young Carers Forum to obtain their views on how the service is developing. We now have small but committed team of Young Carers attending these meetings which take place approximately once every school term. If you are over 12yrs and interested in getting involved, please let me or your local worker know. Travel, snacks and the occasional thank-you treat (vouchers/trips) are provided.
Helpful Videos
- Financial Support for Young Carers
- Behind the Scenes
- Mental Health Support for Young Carers
- Transitions
- What is a Young Carer?