Young carers research, policy and practice forum - Transitions
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Online event
Join us to discuss the issues for young carers and young adult carers at key transition points and hear about work being done in this area
About this event
Join us for the next Young Carers Alliance research, policy and practice forum looking at some of the issues affecting young carers at different transition points. This forum gives you the opportunity to:
- Hear about some of the work being done to improve transitions for young adult carers.
- Learn about research exploring some of the challenges being faced at transition stages.
- See examples of resources that have been created to improve the transition from primary to secondary school.
- Network and discuss key issues around transitions such as access to higher education/employment and how well transitions assessments are working.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Andy McGowan, Caring Together
- Andrew Deacon, Sefton Carers Centre
- Harriet Opalinski and Janice Styles, Carers in Bedfordshire
- Dr Kate Blake-Holmes, University of East Anglia
- Professor Saul Becker.
