YCAD Professionals' Seminar: Fair Futures for Young Carers
Online seminar for Surrey professionals, marking Young Carers Action Day
Wednesday 11th March, 12.30-2pm: A fairer future for young carers in Surrey
Marking Young Carers Action Day 2026, Wednesday 11th March, and partners, is holding a free online seminar, Fair Futures for Young Carers, to improve the life chances and outcomes for the county’s young carers.
There are likely over 15,000 young carers in Surrey, but the majority are not known, meaning they are missing out on the help available. But when they get the right support, it can have a hugely beneficial effect on their lives and long-term outcomes.
Seminar aims
This seminar brings together professionals from across the sector to deepen understanding, strengthen practice, and celebrate the 15,000+ young carers in Surrey.
We are pleased to announce our guest speakers for the event :
- Jo Cooper, Level Up Locality Manager for Dorset at MYTIME Young Carers
- Sue Cullen, previously at Preparing for Life, Ireland, and now of the Family Resource Centre
- Frankie Lynch, Play Therapist
- Michelle Harper, Manager of the ACS Young Carer Service, and Jill Coles, Team Manager, will open and close the seminar.
Our guest speakers will explore key themes including:
- The experiences of the youngest carers
- Young carers that are often invisible
- The impact of Surrey’s Young Carers Strategy
- Transitions into adulthood
- Mental health and wellbeing
Together, these insights will help ensure all young carers are supported to achieve a fair and thriving future.
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