SERVICE DETAILS
Young carers' forum - An opportunity for young carers to have their say and take action on what matters to them.
For young carers aged 12 years and over who wish to speak for and on behalf of other young carers. Speaking up for the rights of young carers and having a say in the running of the project, including interviewing staff who work for the project.
The Forum is the main way that Edinburgh Young Carers Project consults young people about their views and encourages them to become involved with the project.
It is held fortnightly in various relevant locations and has been up and running in its current form since Jan ’10.
The aims of the forum decided by the young people are:
- Raise awareness of Young Carers
- Let Young Carers have a voice and be heard
- Advertise EYCP and their services
The activities covered so far have included:
- Designing a t-shirt for EYCP
- Anti-bullying consultation from City of Edinburgh Council
- Writing and presenting a news report
- Photograms @ Stills Gallery
- Educational visit to The Fruitmarket Gallery
- Fine dining at Tower Restaurant as a reward for all the hard work!
Future activities for the forum to undertake as decided by the young people are:
- Video diaries about being a young carer
- Organise a debate/meeting with local MPs
- Newsletter starting online and moving offline in the future
- Make a CD of music and poems
- A photographic exhibition and / or photography course
- Start up a drama club
- Visits to places of interest
