Young Carers Youth Panel

Our Youth Panel brings together young carers from across Oxfordshire to shape our services through peer-led feedback and to campaign on the issues that matter most to them. Supported by our Senior Youth Workers, the panel is an optional opportunity for young carers aged 13+, offering an extra layer of involvement alongside our regular youth groups. Recently, our panel took part in the national All-Party Parliamentary Group Inquiry by Carers Trust. They helped create a powerful video and co-wrote a letter, signed by over 1,200 young carers across the UK, calling for better support and fairer futures.nnIt’s all about giving young carers a voice and making sure it’s heard.

Meet our youth panel!

YC Youth Group Panel (YCYGP)

Please get in touch for more information or if you are interested in joining our YCYGP:nFor Registered Young Carers based in South Oxfordshire: u003cspan style=u0022color: #9cbf1c;u0022u003eu003ca href=u0022mailto:%20Gemma.Thorpe@befreeyc.org.uku0022 style=u0022color: #9cbf1c;u0022u003eGemma.Thorpe@befreeyc.org.uku003c/au003eu003c/spanu003enFor Registered Young Carers based in Oxford u003cspan style=u0022color: #9cbf1c;u0022u003eu003ca href=u0022mailto:Lorraine.Nicholls@befreeyc.org.uku0022 style=u0022color: #9cbf1c;u0022u003eLorraine.Nicholls@befreeyc.org.uku003c/au003eu003c/spanu003e

Meet Kace

I’m Kace. I started with be free young carers when I was 8 years old and was supported by them all the way through my childhood.
I was enthusiastic about being part of the youth panel as I wanted to give back to the charity and help young carers as much as i possibly can so that they can continue to receive the best possible support they deserve.

Meet Zoe

I’m Zoe, I’m 16 and I’ve been apart of BFYC for over 8 years now and am so exited to be part of the Youth Panel! I really enjoy public speaking and meeting new people. My hopes are that the Panel help young carers feel more confidence going into adulthood and I cant wait to start acting on this!

Meet Keyaan

I’m Keyaan, I wanted to be involved with the Youth Panel as I am deeply involved with young carers acrosss the UK. Independently advocacy for young carers to make it mandatory for a young carer group for all schools across the UK. Being able to support in the youth panel is a huge achievement for me and hopefully the changes we can make as a team together!

Meet Emilia

I’m Emilia, I am a 16 year old young carer who cares for her twin sister and her dad. I really wanted to be part of the youth panel to try and help other young carers have the best childhood and experience possible. I am a very open and proud young carer and I want others to be able to feel that way to.

Get Involved

If you would like to join the Young Carers Youth Panel please contact lorraine.nicholls@befreeyc.org.uk.

Hear one of our young carers experiences.

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