Young Carers Action Day

Early day motion 1629, tabled 11 March 2021 by Edward Davey (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 20 members.

That this House supports Young Carers Action Day, led by Carers Trust, which takes place on 16 March 2021; recognises the invaluable contribution more than 800,000 young carers make to their families and local communities across the UK; notes the Day’s theme of Protect Young Carers’ Futures, and the importance of employers and higher education recognising the incredible skills young people develop through being a carer; highlights the challenges young carers face and that the covid-19 outbreak has exacerbated many of these challenges; and calls on the Government to ensure that young carers get the support and services they need.

Signatures by party: Labour 5, Liberal Democrat 5, Plaid Cymru 3, Scottish National Party 3, Conservative 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Independent 1.