Resources for Carers

• National Policies and Framework
• Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC)
• Getting It Right For Young Carers
• The Promise
• Carers (Scotland) Act Jargon Buster for Young Carers
• Argyll and Bute Young Carers

BBC Scotland - The L.A.B Scotland, The importance of respite for young carers - Young carers from Carers Trust Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance discuss why it is so important for them to get a break from their caring responsibilities.

Young Carers Festival 2022 - Join a group of young carers from Carers Trust Scotland and the Scottish Young Carers Services Alliance at their annual Festival to hear why it's so important to get a short break.

The UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) is the basis of all of our work. It is the most complete statement of children’s rights ever produced and is the most widely-ratified international human rights treaty in history. The Convention has 54 articles that cover all aspects of a child’s life and set out the civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights that all children everywhere are entitled to. It also explains how adults and governments must work together to make sure all children can enjoy all their rights.

• https://www.unicef.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/UNCRC_summary-1_1.pdf
• Children's Rights: What is the UNCRC? - BBC Bitesize
• Rules, Rights and Responsibilities - BBC Bitesize 
• Rights and Identity – Young Scot
• What is the UNCRC? - Children's Parliament Investigates (childrensparliament.org.uk)

YoungMinds - Whether you want to understand more about how you're feeling and find ways to feel better, or you want to support someone who's struggling, we can help. For parents, young people and those that work with young people.

Scottish Child Law Centre, Edinburgh - Free Expert Legal Advice About Children’s Rights And Child Law In Scotland. We provide free and confidential legal advice by phone and email about Scots law relating to children and young people. Every phone call and email we get is answered by a qualified solicitor.