A Fairer Future for Young Carers

We currently celebrate Young Carers Action Day 2026 that took place on Wednesday 11 March 2026

This year’s theme is “Fair Futures for Young Carers,” which was the theme for 2024. This decision was made as maintaining a comprehensive and consistent theme is more effective. 

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Young Carers Action Day Photo Presentation

What we did this year

  • Wednesday 11 March and Friday 13 March 2026 
  • 10.00 am – 12.30 pm
  • Scrapantics, Level 3, Wellgate Centre and Dundee Central Library

Each event included a range of enjoyable activities and workshops tailored for young carers of all age groups, focusing on this year’s theme: ‘Fair Futures for Young Carers’

This year’s Young Carers Action Day provided young carers from primary and secondary schools in Dundee with the chance to take part in a variety of workshops provided by:

  1. The Corner
  2. NHS Tayside School of Nursing
  3. Scrapantics – Take Away Arts and Crafts
  4. D&A College Science Department
  5. Dundee Libraries
  6. Jordan Petrie – Younger Skin Beauty Masterclass
    (Wednesday Only)

There was also breakout areas for arts and crafts and biscuit-making for those looking for a more relaxed environment.

Our goal was to ensure young carers receive the support they need to balance their schoolwork, personal life, and caring responsibilities while also taking care of their mental health.

Video Library

Our video library of interviews with young carers and services around Young Carers Action Day 2026.

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2026 Findings Report - Now Available

We’re pleased to share the Young Carers Day Action 2026 Report, now available to view online.

The report highlights:

  • The aims and objectives of the Young Carers Day activities
  • Key goals and outcomes achieved
  • An overview of the two action-packed days
  • Young carers’ experiences and feedback
  • The impact of bringing young carers together to connect, learn and be recognised

Thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the event a success. The feedback received demonstrates the positive difference these opportunities make for young carers.