60 acast.com <![CDATA[Sharing the Mic: Young Carers & Change Makers in Conversation]]> https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/sharing-the-mic-young-carers-change-makers-in-conversation en Research Podcasts Young carers,carers,carers trust,nuffield foundation,policy ,welfare,education,fairer future,young carers action day,mental health,wellbeing,family,caring,social care,support Research Podcasts What’s it like to be a young carer in the UK? Where are change and support found right now - and how can we make a fairer future? In these intimate and urgent conversations, young carers and change makers meet to reflect on the challenges facing young carers today - from education to work, social life to bank balances. They reflect on what needs to change, but also where positive action is already being found - and what we can all do, today, to support the young carers in our lives. After all, with as many as 1 million young people in the UK with caring responsibilities - that’s between 2 and 3 in each classroom - supporting young carers should be everyone’s business. ‘Sharing the Mic’ puts young carers centre stage and presents an evidence-based call to action. 

  

Created in partnership with the Carers Trust, this podcast is rooted in the ground-breaking research project ‘The long-term effects of being a young carer’, conducted by Dr. Becca Lacey and her team at City St George’s, University of London, and UCL - and funded by the Nuffield Foundation. 

 

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

 

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]]> What’s it like to be a young carer in the UK? Where are change and support found right now - and how can we make a fairer future? In these intimate and urgent conversations, young carers and change makers meet to reflect on the challenges facing young carers today - from education to work, social life to bank balances. They reflect on what needs to change, but also where positive action is already being found - and what we can all do, today, to support the young carers in our lives. After all, with as many as 1 million young people in the UK with caring responsibilities - that’s between 2 and 3 in each classroom - supporting young carers should be everyone’s business. ‘Sharing the Mic’ puts young carers centre stage and presents an evidence-based call to action. 

  

Created in partnership with the Carers Trust, this podcast is rooted in the ground-breaking research project ‘The long-term effects of being a young carer’, conducted by Dr. Becca Lacey and her team at City St George’s, University of London, and UCL - and funded by the Nuffield Foundation. 

 

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false Research Podcasts info+69abff676ffdcd8188cdbf76@mg-eu.acast.com 69abff676ffdcd8188cdbf76 sharing-the-mic-young-carers-change-makers-in-conversation episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1772879708783-a2d4cd1a-2ca3-49b6-a09d-9352513104ba.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/sharing-the-mic-young-carers-change-makers-in-conversation <![CDATA[Sharing the Mic: Young Carers & Change Makers in Conversation]]> Young Carers: Creating a Fairer Future with Eden and Amy Young Carers: Creating a Fairer Future with Eden and Amy Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:04:00 GMT 29:50 69ac0be5f6d1583bb80fbeec false https://shows.acast.com/sharing-the-mic-young-carers-change-makers-in-conversation/episodes/69ac0be5f6d1583bb80fbeec 69ac0be5f6d1583bb80fbeec 69abff676ffdcd8188cdbf76 full 1 4 What could a fair future look like for young carers UK-wide? What progress is already underway? Eden, a student and young carer in Northern Ireland is joined by fellow young carer Amy. Sharing stories of caring for siblings, they reflect on what “fair” would look like to them, and how the “mental load” of caring must be a political, not simply personal or private, concern. They’re also joined by Dominic Carter, Director of Policy & Public Affairs at the Carers Trust. He reflects on positive trends in new research, the importance of involving young carers in research that has an impact on them, and the value of events such as Young Carers Action Day. Plus: change doesn’t come through policy alone. So, what can we all do, right now, to support young carers? A rallying and hopeful conversation about where best practice and positive change lie. 

 

If you are a young carer seeking support or want to know how to support the young carers in your life head over to the Carers Trust website at carers.org or follow them on Facebook, X and Instagram. 

 

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

 

Additional Resources 

You can find out more information about the Young Carers Alliance and how you can join here. 

 

Created in partnership with the Carers Trust, this podcast is rooted in the ground-breaking research project ‘The long-term effects of being a young carer’, conducted by Dr. Becca Lacey and her team at City St George’s, University of London, and UCL - and funded by the Nuffield Foundation. 

 

The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance social well-being. It funds and undertakes rigorous research, encourages innovation and supports the use of sound evidence to inform social and economic policy, and improve people’s lives. Find out more at nuffieldfoundation.org or follow them on Bluesky or Instagram. 

 

You can read a transcript of the conversation here. 

 

Episode Credits 

Presenter: Becca Lacey, City St George’s, University of London 

Guests: Eden and Amy, Young Carers and Dominic Carter, Carers Trust 

Producer: Alice Bloch, Research Podcasts  

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts 

Music: Optimistic Positive Music – INPLUSMUSIC from Pixabay 

 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> What could a fair future look like for young carers UK-wide? What progress is already underway? Eden, a student and young carer in Northern Ireland is joined by fellow young carer Amy. Sharing stories of caring for siblings, they reflect on what “fair” would look like to them, and how the “mental load” of caring must be a political, not simply personal or private, concern. They’re also joined by Dominic Carter, Director of Policy & Public Affairs at the Carers Trust. He reflects on positive trends in new research, the importance of involving young carers in research that has an impact on them, and the value of events such as Young Carers Action Day. Plus: change doesn’t come through policy alone. So, what can we all do, right now, to support young carers? A rallying and hopeful conversation about where best practice and positive change lie. 

 

If you are a young carer seeking support or want to know how to support the young carers in your life head over to the Carers Trust website at carers.org or follow them on Facebook, X and Instagram. 

 

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

 

Additional Resources 

You can find out more information about the Young Carers Alliance and how you can join here. 

 

Created in partnership with the Carers Trust, this podcast is rooted in the ground-breaking research project ‘The long-term effects of being a young carer’, conducted by Dr. Becca Lacey and her team at City St George’s, University of London, and UCL - and funded by the Nuffield Foundation. 

 

The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance social well-being. It funds and undertakes rigorous research, encourages innovation and supports the use of sound evidence to inform social and economic policy, and improve people’s lives. Find out more at nuffieldfoundation.org or follow them on Bluesky or Instagram. 

 

You can read a transcript of the conversation here. 

 

Episode Credits 

Presenter: Becca Lacey, City St George’s, University of London 

Guests: Eden and Amy, Young Carers and Dominic Carter, Carers Trust 

Producer: Alice Bloch, Research Podcasts  

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts 

Music: Optimistic Positive Music – INPLUSMUSIC from Pixabay 

 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Young Carers: Money, Work and Independence with Danny Young Carers: Money, Work and Independence with Danny Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:03:00 GMT 33:19 69ac0b2b7036d7390244f8ba false https://shows.acast.com/sharing-the-mic-young-carers-change-makers-in-conversation/episodes/69ac0b2b7036d7390244f8ba 69ac0b2b7036d7390244f8ba 69abff676ffdcd8188cdbf76 full 1 3 Most young people need to juggle studying, earning and finding time relax. So what happens when caring - sometimes for up to 50 hours a week - is added to that? Young carer Danny is joined by Andy McGowan from the Carers Trust, and Jackie Woodhouse, Research Manager at the Learning & Work Institute to discuss money, work and independence. Reflecting on how young carers are more likely than their peers to come from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, they talk about what’s being done right now to make life fairer for young carers - including the recent ‘Young Carers Covenant’. They also explain why Carers Allowance needs urgent reform. Plus: how can we help young carers access not just any work, but quality work? How does helping the family help the individual? And why should we celebrate the particular skills that young carers can bring to the workplace. 

 

If you are a young carer seeking support or want to know how to support the young carers in your life head over to the Carers Trust website at carers.org or follow them on Facebook, X and Instagram. 

 

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

 

Additional Resources 

You can find out more information about the Young Carers Covenant here and the APPG for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers mentioned here or follow them on X @APPGYCandYAC. 

 

Created in partnership with the Carers Trust, this podcast is rooted in the ground-breaking research project ‘The long-term effects of being a young carer’, conducted by Dr. Becca Lacey and her team at City St George’s, University of London, and UCL - and funded by the Nuffield Foundation. 

 

The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance social well-being. It funds and undertakes rigorous research, encourages innovation and supports the use of sound evidence to inform social and economic policy, and improve people’s lives. Find out more at nuffieldfoundation.org or follow them on Bluesky or Instagram. 

 

You can read a transcript of the conversation here. 

 

Episode Credits 

Presenter: Becca Lacey, City St George’s, University of London 

Guests: Danny, Young Carer, Jackie Woodhouse, Learning and Work Institute and Andy McGowan, Carers Trust 

Producer: Alice Bloch, Research Podcasts  

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts 

Music: Optimistic Positive Music – INPLUSMUSIC from Pixabay

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Most young people need to juggle studying, earning and finding time relax. So what happens when caring - sometimes for up to 50 hours a week - is added to that? Young carer Danny is joined by Andy McGowan from the Carers Trust, and Jackie Woodhouse, Research Manager at the Learning & Work Institute to discuss money, work and independence. Reflecting on how young carers are more likely than their peers to come from socially disadvantaged backgrounds, they talk about what’s being done right now to make life fairer for young carers - including the recent ‘Young Carers Covenant’. They also explain why Carers Allowance needs urgent reform. Plus: how can we help young carers access not just any work, but quality work? How does helping the family help the individual? And why should we celebrate the particular skills that young carers can bring to the workplace. 

 

If you are a young carer seeking support or want to know how to support the young carers in your life head over to the Carers Trust website at carers.org or follow them on Facebook, X and Instagram. 

 

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

 

Additional Resources 

You can find out more information about the Young Carers Covenant here and the APPG for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers mentioned here or follow them on X @APPGYCandYAC. 

 

Created in partnership with the Carers Trust, this podcast is rooted in the ground-breaking research project ‘The long-term effects of being a young carer’, conducted by Dr. Becca Lacey and her team at City St George’s, University of London, and UCL - and funded by the Nuffield Foundation. 

 

The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance social well-being. It funds and undertakes rigorous research, encourages innovation and supports the use of sound evidence to inform social and economic policy, and improve people’s lives. Find out more at nuffieldfoundation.org or follow them on Bluesky or Instagram. 

 

You can read a transcript of the conversation here. 

 

Episode Credits 

Presenter: Becca Lacey, City St George’s, University of London 

Guests: Danny, Young Carer, Jackie Woodhouse, Learning and Work Institute and Andy McGowan, Carers Trust 

Producer: Alice Bloch, Research Podcasts  

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts 

Music: Optimistic Positive Music – INPLUSMUSIC from Pixabay

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Young Carers: Making Education Fairer with Isla and Oliver Young Carers: Making Education Fairer with Isla and Oliver Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:02:00 GMT 30:10 69ac0a73e2ffe1fef67b11b7 false https://shows.acast.com/sharing-the-mic-young-carers-change-makers-in-conversation/episodes/69ac0a73e2ffe1fef67b11b7 69ac0a73e2ffe1fef67b11b7 69abff676ffdcd8188cdbf76 full 1 2 How can education be made fairer for young carers? Young carer and student Isla speaks to fellow young carer Oliver, and Kit Rooney, Policy and Research Advisor from the charity 'The Difference’, which works to tackle the social injustice of lost learning in England's schools. They discuss the complex ways in which caring can impact attendance, the importance of consistent and clear avenues for recognition, and why it’s vital that young carers themselves aren’t left to do the work of finding each other and seeking support: schools should certainly have young carer leads, but all staff need to be in the know. Plus: why it’s crucial to ensure all young carers are supported at every transition point - from primary school right up to higher education. 

 

If you are a young carer seeking support or want to know how to support the young carers in your life head over to the Carers Trust website at carers.org or follow them on Facebook, X and Instagram. 

 

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

 

Additional Resources 

You can find out more information on The Difference at the-difference.com and the APPG for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers mentioned here or follow them on X @APPGYCandYAC. 

 

Created in partnership with the Carers Trust, this podcast is rooted in the ground-breaking research project ‘The long-term effects of being a young carer’, conducted by Dr. Becca Lacey and her team at City St George’s, University of London, and UCL - and funded by the Nuffield Foundation. 

 

The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance social well-being. It funds and undertakes rigorous research, encourages innovation and supports the use of sound evidence to inform social and economic policy, and improve people’s lives. Find out more at nuffieldfoundation.org or follow them on Bluesky or Instagram. 

 

You can read a transcript of the conversation here. 

  

Episode Credits 

Presenter: Becca Lacey, City St George’s, University of London 

Guests: Isla and Oliver, Young Carers and Kit Rooney, The Difference 

Producer: Alice Bloch, Research Podcasts  

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts 

Music: Optimistic Positive Music – INPLUSMUSIC from Pixabay 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> How can education be made fairer for young carers? Young carer and student Isla speaks to fellow young carer Oliver, and Kit Rooney, Policy and Research Advisor from the charity 'The Difference’, which works to tackle the social injustice of lost learning in England's schools. They discuss the complex ways in which caring can impact attendance, the importance of consistent and clear avenues for recognition, and why it’s vital that young carers themselves aren’t left to do the work of finding each other and seeking support: schools should certainly have young carer leads, but all staff need to be in the know. Plus: why it’s crucial to ensure all young carers are supported at every transition point - from primary school right up to higher education. 

 

If you are a young carer seeking support or want to know how to support the young carers in your life head over to the Carers Trust website at carers.org or follow them on Facebook, X and Instagram. 

 

This is a Research Podcasts production.  

 

Additional Resources 

You can find out more information on The Difference at the-difference.com and the APPG for Young Carers and Young Adult Carers mentioned here or follow them on X @APPGYCandYAC. 

 

Created in partnership with the Carers Trust, this podcast is rooted in the ground-breaking research project ‘The long-term effects of being a young carer’, conducted by Dr. Becca Lacey and her team at City St George’s, University of London, and UCL - and funded by the Nuffield Foundation. 

 

The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance social well-being. It funds and undertakes rigorous research, encourages innovation and supports the use of sound evidence to inform social and economic policy, and improve people’s lives. Find out more at nuffieldfoundation.org or follow them on Bluesky or Instagram. 

 

You can read a transcript of the conversation here. 

  

Episode Credits 

Presenter: Becca Lacey, City St George’s, University of London 

Guests: Isla and Oliver, Young Carers and Kit Rooney, The Difference 

Producer: Alice Bloch, Research Podcasts  

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts 

Music: Optimistic Positive Music – INPLUSMUSIC from Pixabay 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Young Carers: Hidden in Plain Sight with Sharan Young Carers: Hidden in Plain Sight with Sharan Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:01:00 GMT 27:34 69ac09bcc2eb2fc3ab738af8 false https://shows.acast.com/sharing-the-mic-young-carers-change-makers-in-conversation/episodes/69ac09bcc2eb2fc3ab738af8 69ac09bcc2eb2fc3ab738af8 69abff676ffdcd8188cdbf76 full 1 1 What’s gained when young carers are at the heart of research about their lives? Here, Becca Lacey explains how her research included young carers from the start, to ensure she and her team were asking the best possible questions of their data. We listen to Sharan, young carer and trainee barrister, in conversation with the Carers Trust’s Holly Swinckels on what it was like to take part in Becca’s research. Also: why, with young carers often hidden in plain sight, identification is crucial as a first step to finding community and support. Plus: how being a young carer shapes one’s life way beyond childhood, and how, as Sharan says, being a young carer may be “part of who you are, but it doesn’t have to limit who you can become”. 

 

If you are a young carer seeking support or want to know how to support the young carers in your life head over to the Carers Trust website at carers.org or follow them on Facebook, X and Instagram. 

 

This is a Research Podcasts production. 

 

Additional Resources 

Created in partnership with the Carers Trust, this podcast is rooted in the ground-breaking research project ‘The long-term effects of being a young carer’, conducted by Dr. Becca Lacey and her team at City St George’s, University of London, and UCL - and funded by the Nuffield Foundation. 

 

The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance social well-being. It funds and undertakes rigorous research, encourages innovation and supports the use of sound evidence to inform social and economic policy, and improve people’s lives. Find out more at nuffieldfoundation.org or follow them on Bluesky or Instagram. 

 

You can read a transcript of the conversation here. 

 

Episode Credits 

Presenter: Becca Lacey, City St George’s, University of London 

Guests: Sharan, Young Carer and Holly Swinckels, Carers Trust 

Producer: Alice Bloch, Research Podcasts  

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts 

Music: Optimistic Positive Music – INPLUSMUSIC from Pixabay 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> What’s gained when young carers are at the heart of research about their lives? Here, Becca Lacey explains how her research included young carers from the start, to ensure she and her team were asking the best possible questions of their data. We listen to Sharan, young carer and trainee barrister, in conversation with the Carers Trust’s Holly Swinckels on what it was like to take part in Becca’s research. Also: why, with young carers often hidden in plain sight, identification is crucial as a first step to finding community and support. Plus: how being a young carer shapes one’s life way beyond childhood, and how, as Sharan says, being a young carer may be “part of who you are, but it doesn’t have to limit who you can become”. 

 

If you are a young carer seeking support or want to know how to support the young carers in your life head over to the Carers Trust website at carers.org or follow them on Facebook, X and Instagram. 

 

This is a Research Podcasts production. 

 

Additional Resources 

Created in partnership with the Carers Trust, this podcast is rooted in the ground-breaking research project ‘The long-term effects of being a young carer’, conducted by Dr. Becca Lacey and her team at City St George’s, University of London, and UCL - and funded by the Nuffield Foundation. 

 

The Nuffield Foundation is an independent charitable trust with a mission to advance social well-being. It funds and undertakes rigorous research, encourages innovation and supports the use of sound evidence to inform social and economic policy, and improve people’s lives. Find out more at nuffieldfoundation.org or follow them on Bluesky or Instagram. 

 

You can read a transcript of the conversation here. 

 

Episode Credits 

Presenter: Becca Lacey, City St George’s, University of London 

Guests: Sharan, Young Carer and Holly Swinckels, Carers Trust 

Producer: Alice Bloch, Research Podcasts  

Editor: Anton Jarvis, Research Podcasts 

Music: Optimistic Positive Music – INPLUSMUSIC from Pixabay 

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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