Welcome to Your Space
This is our online space for young carers with a caring role from the age of 5 to 13 which includes blogs, tips and information.
And we invite your comments and queries – hello@suffolkfamilycarers.org
Half of all schools failing to record any young carers
On 4th June 2026 The Department for Education published the latest school census data (collected in January 2026) which includes details on the number of young carers known by each
February 2026 Half-Term Activities
Some of our friends are running activities over the Feb half-term school holidays. Please contact the relevant organiser directly for more information and to book. Eligibility criteria may apply to
Join the #EveryYoungCarer Campaign
In 2022, award‑winning author Onjali Q. Raúf released The Letter with the Golden Stamp, telling the story of Audrey – a young carer looking after her ill mother and younger
Bramford Primary Young Carers Assembly
The New Year at Bramford primary school included New Awareness raising in their school to identify and support even more carers. Some of the schools brave young carers organised an assembly for
Young Carers Central – Christmas Party.
What a fantastic evening we had at the YC Central Christmas Party held on Wednesday 10th December at Tower Hall! Mr Bean entertainers joined us and treated everyone to a
Young Carers at Clip’n’Climb.
We were incredibly fortunate once again to receive the generous gift of Clip’n’Climb sessions for some of our young carers from the Ipswich East Rotary Club. We were delighted to
Christchurch Mansion Christmas Tree event
From Tuesday, November 26th, to Sunday, January 5th, get in the festive spirit as Christchurch Mansion is filled with beautifully decorated trees! Celebrate some of our wonderful Communities in Ipswich—each community group has
Young Carers Enjoy a Magical Pantomime Adventure!
Young Carers in West Suffolk were thrilled to return to the Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds for another unforgettable pantomime experience – this year’s spectacular performance of Rapunzel! This special
Sensory feel good box
Try making a sensory box. When you are feeling overwhelmed, upset or worried use the sensory box as a comfort to calm you and make you smile. Step 1 –
