Young Carers Action Day 2025: Supporting Young Carers Every Step of the Way
At Bridgit Care, we believe that no young carer should feel alone. This Young Carers Action Day 2025, we are standing in solidarity with the thousands of young people who dedicate their time and energy to caring for someone.
Young Carers Action Day is an annual event that raises awareness of the incredible contributions young carers make to their families and communities. It also highlights the challenges they face and the support they need to thrive. This year’s theme focuses on “Empowering Young Carers”—ensuring they receive the recognition, resources, and opportunities they deserve.
Who Are Young Carers?
Young carers are children and young people under the age of 25 who look after a parent, sibling, or relative with a disability, long-term illness, mental health condition, or addiction. Their responsibilities might include helping with personal care, household chores, managing medications, or providing emotional support.
While caring can be rewarding, it can also take a toll on a young person’s education, social life, and mental well-being. Many young carers struggle with exhaustion, isolation, and the pressure of balancing school with their caring duties. That’s why raising awareness and providing support is essential.
How Bridgit Care Supports Young Carers
At Bridgit Care, we are dedicated to making life easier for young carers by offering accessible, and personalised support. Our online self-help platform is designed to provide instant guidance, practical advice, and emotional support to carers whenever they need it.
Here’s how we help:
- Self-Help Plans: Customisable support plans that provide step-by-step guidance on managing caring responsibilities while looking after their own well-being.
- Local and National Services: Easy access to community resources, young carer groups, and events to help young carers stay connected and informed.
AI-Powered Coaches: Interactive digital mentors offering guidance in key areas such as education, employment, mental health, and social relationships.
Why Young Carers Need More Recognition and Support
Young carers play a vital role in their families, yet many remain invisible to the wider public. Research shows that young carers often experience:
- Higher levels of stress and anxiety.
- Lower school attendance and academic achievement.
- Limited social opportunities due to caregiving responsibilities.
- Difficulty accessing the support they need.
By recognising their contributions and ensuring they have access to the right resources, we can empower young carers to build a brighter future.
How You Can Get Involved
Young Carers Action Day is a chance for everyone—schools, workplaces, communities, and policymakers—to take action and show their support. Here’s how you can help:
- Raise Awareness: Share young carer stories on social media, using the hashtag #YoungCarersActionDay.
- Encourage Young Carers to Seek Support: Many young carers don’t realize they are entitled to help. Direct them to services like Bridgit Care.
- Create Young Carer-Friendly Spaces: Whether at school, work, or in the community, making small changes—like offering flexible study arrangements or peer support groups—can make a big difference.
Fundraise or Donate: Support young carer charities or local services that provide essential help to young carers.
Together, We Can Make a Difference
Young carers give so much to those they care for—now it’s our turn to give back. This Young Carers Action Day, let’s work together to build a future where young carers feel supported, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential.
We care for you, so you can care for them. 💙 #YoungCarersActionDay #BridgitCare #SupportingYoungCarers
