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Research study – carers of someone with Motor Neurone Disease

A research study is being conducted by researchers at the University of East Anglia (UEA) into the wellbeing of carers, who look after a family or friend with Motor Neurone Disease. They are looking to understand what certain family factors may contribute to the carer’s wellbeing, such as family values and personal relationships and potential […]

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Higher education workshops for young adult carers with UEA

Are you a young adult carer thinking about your next steps in education and higher educational options? ‘Take Your Place’ for young adult carer workshops are being run by the University of East Anglia (UEA), to help young adult carers find out more about the university. The workshops are being run as webinars and are here to help you navigate […]

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Study by the University of East Anglia reveals impact of COVID-19 on young carers

The pressures facing young carers during the COVID-19 pandemic have been revealed in new research by the University of East Anglia (UEA) which Caring Together have supported. The restrictions of lockdown and the anxiety related to the risks associated with COVID-19 have been central to young carers’ difficulties, increasing their caring load, preventing them from […]

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Research on the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on young carers

We are doing a range of work to help us, and others, understand the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) carers of all ages. As well as our own survey which is available here (and you can click here to find out more) we are also working with Dr Kate Blake-Holmes to understand the impact on young […]

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UEA young carer and young adult carer university experience day

The University of East Anglia outreach team are holding a day where young carers and young adult carers can go along to find out about life at the university. Whether you are already keen to go to university or just want to find out more this event is suitable for you. Taking place on Tuesday […]

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