Young Carers

Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what's going on at home’
band practice at Kingston Carers Network
Changemakers

Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what's going on at home’

Kingston Carers Network was named a Big Issue Changemaker after being nominated by Lib Dem leader Ed Davey. Here's how the group gives carers a priceless outlet
Minister pressed on universal credit and child poverty targets as Labour reveals youth strategy
Young people

Minister pressed on universal credit and child poverty targets as Labour reveals youth strategy

School in its traditional form didn't work for me – so I decided to homeschool myself
Chloe Jones

School in its traditional form didn't work for me – so I decided to homeschool myself

Big Issue hands the reins to young people from disadvantaged areas for landmark special issue
Onside takeover

Big Issue hands the reins to young people from disadvantaged areas for landmark special issue

I've been a carer for my mum since I was eight. This is what I wish people knew about kids like me
Young carers

I've been a carer for my mum since I was eight. This is what I wish people knew about kids like me

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
I care for my husband and mum full-time, 24/7. The UK government thinks I'm worth £10 a day
Katy Styles

I care for my husband and mum full-time, 24/7. The UK government thinks I'm worth £10 a day

'It's too much pressure': Covid leaves young carers burnt out, lonely and lacking support
Carers

'It's too much pressure': Covid leaves young carers burnt out, lonely and lacking support

"Being a young carer limits what other things you can do"
News

"Being a young carer limits what other things you can do"

Paul McNamee: Time to care for the carers
Paul McNamee

Paul McNamee: Time to care for the carers