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Young Carers

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

Youth charity OnSide has partnered with Big Issue for a one-off youth-led edition of the street magazine, on sale this week
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

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

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
Paul McNamee: Time to care for the carers
Paul McNamee

Paul McNamee: Time to care for the carers

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