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Young carers in East Sussex will call for a fair future and call on the government for more support from local and national government on Young Carers Action Day (13 March).

There are an estimated one million young carers in the UK - children who provide care and/or support to a family member, including siblings, or a friend, who could not manage without their help. This could be due to illness, disability or age, and can involve physical and/or emotional support.

A recent inquiry by the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers found these responsibilities are having a devastating effect on their education and future prospects. It revealed a shocking 15,000 UK children, including 3,000 aged just five to nine, spend at least 50 hours a week on caring.

To highlight the challenges local young carers in the town and the county face, Care for the Carers is hosting two activities for Young Carers Action Day:

East Sussex young carers show support for Young Carers Action Day

· Meet the Young Carers Service @ Gather, The Beacon, Eastbourne, Wednesday 13 March, 10am – 3pm

Come and learn more about Care for the Carers’ Young Carers Service and meet the team that work with young carers.

· Learn, Discuss, Do – a Workshop for Professionals, Practitioners and the Community, The View Hotel, Eastbourne, Thursday 14 March, 2pm – 5.30pm

Please join Care for the Carers to:

Young carers across East Sussex demand a fair future