Young Carers
Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what’s going on at home’
Who cares for the carers? ‘I can escape without having to worry about what’s going on at home’
Kingston Carers Network was named a Big Issue Changemaker after being nominated by Lib Dem leader Ed Davey. Here’s how the group gives carers a priceless outlet
Minister pressed on universal credit and child poverty targets as Labour reveals youth strategy
Minister pressed on universal credit and child poverty targets as Labour reveals youth strategy
Youth minister Stephanie Peacock and 19-year-old collaborator Zafeera Karim spoke to the Big Issue about the government’s new national youth strategy
School in its traditional form didn’t work for me – so I decided to homeschool myself
School in its traditional form didn’t work for me – so I decided to homeschool myself
What do you do when mainstream school doesn’t meet your needs? Take matters into your own hands, says Chloe, 18
Big Issue hands the reins to young people from disadvantaged areas for landmark special issue
Big Issue hands the reins to young people from disadvantaged areas for landmark special issue
I’ve been a carer for my mum since I was eight. This is what I wish people knew about kids like me
I’ve been a carer for my mum since I was eight. This is what I wish people knew about kids like me
I care for my husband and mum full-time, 24/7. The UK government thinks I’m worth £10 a day
I care for my husband and mum full-time, 24/7. The UK government thinks I’m worth £10 a day
‘It’s too much pressure’: Covid leaves young carers burnt out, lonely and lacking support
‘It’s too much pressure’: Covid leaves young carers burnt out, lonely and lacking support
“Being a young carer limits what other things you can do”
