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Making a difference for young adult carers in higher education

Young adult carers are 38% less likely to gain a degree qualification than other young people – but recent research from UCAS shows that many young adult carers still aspire to university. As Jackie Woodhouse, Research Manager at Learning and Work Institute writes, this should be a wake-up call for the higher education sector.
“Being a carer has been a part of my identity for as long as I can remember. But until the age of 18, I didn’t know that this role even had a name.”

To mark Carers Rights Day 2024, young adult carer Farzana reflects on her right to an education and support – and how it can be difficult to recognise your rights without recognition for your caring role.
“I returned that evening with a renewed sense of purpose and passion to advocate for young adult carers within my university.”

To mark Carers Rights Day 2024, young adult carer Holly reflects on her experience meeting Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.
“Although it was always my desire to continue my studies in higher education, without the support I received I’m not sure that I would have got so many offers.”

To mark Carers Rights Day 2024, young adult carer Kelly looks back on the crucial support she received from her college and local carers centre.
The Princess Royal hears the challenges faced by young adult carers in education and employment

A group of young adult carers have been introduced to The Princess Royal, at a special event dedicated to their experiences in education and employment.
Responding to the latest NEET data release

Learning and Work Institute's chief economist Dr Helen Gray responds to the NEET data released on 22 August 2024.
The right to an education is fundamental to a Fair Future – it’s time for the Government to level the playing field for young adult carers

As a group young adult carers, supported by L&W and Carers Trust, deliver an open letter to the Department of Work and Pensions calling on the Government to reform the 21 hour rule, L&W’s Head of Learning for Young People Nicola Aylward explores ‘Fair Futures’, the theme of Young Carers Action Day 2024.
Projects 28 11 2023

Driving Change – supporting young adult carers in higher education

Learning and Work Institute is working in partnership with The Carers Federation with funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to improve the support that young adult carers receive in higher education.

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“No young adult carer should miss out on learning because they care for their families. We are writing to call on you to exempt young adult carers from the 21 hour rule.”

To mark Carers Rights Day, L&W and Carers Trust are launching an open letter calling on the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to exempt young adult carers from the 21 hour rule in the benefit system which means they cannot claim Carer's Allowance if they study for more than 21 hours per week.

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