Young Carers Futures Conference 2025

We’re thrilled to announce the agenda for the Young Carers Futures Conference 2025

Hear from exciting line-up of speakers, including:

• Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted's Chief Inspector
• Farzana, Young Adult Carer and APPG Inquiry Co-Chair
• Jason Arthur, CEO, Mission 44
• Kiran Gill, CEO, The Difference
• Stephen Evans, CEO, Learning and Work Institute
• Tanveer Sian, Associate Director, Social Finance
• Danny, Young Adult Carer and APPG Inquiry Co-Chair
• Dr Charlotte Paddison, Senior Fellow at the Nuffield Trust
• Lily, NHS England Patient and Public Voice Partner
• Sophie Parker, Young Carers Service Manager, Family Action Leeds
• and many others!

Workshops

You will be able to take part in one of the three workshops:

1. Insights and opportunities from Local Authority Assurance led by Amanda Stride, Deputy Director for Local Authority Assessment Delivery at the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and Jeremy Gleaden, Senior HMI for Social Care at the Ofsted

It’s been 18 months since both Ofsted and the CQC included young carers in their assurance frameworks for social care for the first time. But what have these assessments revealed? And how do young carers, young adult carers, and the services that support them fit into the inspection processes? This session will highlight key trends, strengths, and opportunities emerging from inspections of children’s and adult social care. You’ll also have the chance to ask questions about what Ofsted and the CQC are looking for and how the process works.

2. Models of support for young carers: what are we trying to achieve? chaired by Professor Saul Becker, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the Faculty of Health and Education at the Manchester Metropolitan University and facilitated by members of the Young Carers Alliance Systems Change Working Group

Across the UK, young carers receive support through a variety of channels - young carer services, schools, and local authorities. But what should this support aim to achieve? And how well are we doing? This interactive session invites delegates to reflect on their own organisation’s practice using the “3 Pillars of Support” model. Together, we’ll explore barriers and opportunities to improving support for young carers and young adult carers.

3. Supporting young carers currently under the radar led by Claire Briston, Impact and Policy Director at Newcastle Carers and Helen Bolt, Family Project Coordinator at Sheffield Young Carers

While the number of young carers continues to rise, many remain unknown to services or local authorities. This session will focus on two particularly under-identified groups: young carers supporting someone with a drug or alcohol addiction; and young carers from refugee and asylum-seeking communities. We’ll explore not only how to identify these young carers, but also how to provide tailored support that meets their specific needs.

Networking and interactive discussions

Throughout the day, there will be plenty of opportunities to connect and collaborate, including:

Firepit conversation - Involving young carers and ensuring their voices are heard is essential - but how do we do this safely and meaningfully? Join Gloucestershire Young Carers and Sheffield Young Carers for an informal conversation about their approaches and their brand-new co-production toolkit, developed with young carers and freely available for use.

Information Zone - Visit the Information Zone to meet Carers Trust and Young Carers Alliance members. Discover resources and support available to help you in your work with young carers and young adult carers.

Ticket prices

• Tier 1: Carers Trust Network members, Young Carers Alliance and charities with an income under £500,000 - £125 + VAT
• Tier 2: Schools, colleges and universities & charities with an income over £500,000 - £195 + VAT
• Tier 3: Public sector and corporates - £295 + VAT

Please note that ticket sales for the conference will close on Monday, 6th October at 9am. Make sure to secure your spot before the deadline!

Who should attend the Young Carers Futures Conference 2025

This conference is designed for anyone working to support young carers, including young carer service practitioners, local authority staff, education professionals, researchers, academics, policy officials, and charities working with young carers.

The conference will focus on both practice and policy and it will be an opportunity to hear directly from young carers who will be involved in the planning and delivery. Whether you’re working on the front line or shaping strategy, this conference will provide fresh insights and practical tools to drive change in your work and beyond.

Why you can’t miss the Young Carers Futures Conference 2025

• Gain insight from sector leaders and decision-makers, including keynote speakers from government, education, health and voluntary sectors.

• Network with professionals, practitioners and campaigners with shared values and ambitions to making a difference to the lives of young carers - from grassroots organisations to national charities.
• Hear directly from young carers as they share their lived experiences, aspirations, and what meaningful support really looks like to them. Young carers are involved in the planning and delivery of this conference. This is a therefore a unique opportunity to hear both from them and some of the leading academics, policy officials and practitioners in the field.
• Be part of a national movement leading the way in achieving better recognition, rights and visibility for young carers across the UK.
• Understand how policy, practice and public awareness have already shifted - and what still needs to change to make a lasting difference for young carers.
• Explore innovative, evidence-based approaches to identifying and supporting young carers in schools, health settings, and communities.
• Access practical tools, case studies and resources to help you improve your local support offer and influence change.
• Shape the future of the movement by contributing your voice in interactive sessions, workshops and collaborative panels.
• Celebrate progress and success stories, showcasing best practice across the UK and inspiring new initiatives.
• Leave energised, informed and connected, with fresh ideas and actionable insights to take back to your team.

Join us in London this October for the Young Carers Futures Conference 2025!

Following a sold-out debut in 2023, the Young Carers Futures Conference returns for its second year - bigger, bolder, and more impactful than ever.

Taking place in London this October, the conference will bring together professionals from across the UK for a day focused on improving outcomes for young carers and young adult carers.

The conference is hosted by Carers Trust, the UK’s leading infrastructure charity for organisations supporting carers, and run by the Young Carers Alliance, a growing network of over 200 organisations and 1,000 individuals committed to transforming the lives of young carers.

About the venue

This year’s Young Carers Futures Conference will be held at The Kia Oval. The venue offers excellent accessibility, located near two London Underground lines and major train services, in a bright, welcoming environment overlooking the world-famous Oval cricket ground.