Supporting Young Carers Through School Transitions: A Helping Hand
Transitioning to secondary school is a daunting time for any child, but for young carers, there can be more challenges.
Updates & News
Updates
Scroll through our recent news and blogs below for more information on what Team MYTIME has been up to in the community:
MYTIME's Head of Fundraising Faces Her Fears for Young Carers
I am thrilled to share with you why I have decided to take part in this exhilarating and slightly terrifying challenge: a wing walk
4x4x48 Challenge: How One Young Carer's Story Inspires Hope and Support
MYTIME held their first 4x4x48 fundraising event in Poole. One participant, Alicia, a young adult carer, shared her inspiring story, highlighting the importance of our cause and the impact these events can have.
Making Memories: An Eye-Opening and Deeply Inspiring Experience for Our New Team Member Daryna
Before I joined MYTIME, I had a basic understanding of who young carers are - children and teens who take on significant responsibilities at home, often caring for a family member. But seeing it firsthand gave me a much deeper appreciation of their daily struggles. These kids are amazing!
Bishop Aldhelm's Sponsored Walk for MYTIME Young Carers
On Friday 26th April Bishop Aldhelm’s Primary School was the location to the most amazing and heartwarming sponsored event. Thirty five young carers aged 3-11 walked for an hour around the school grounds to raise money
MYTIME Young Carers Report Highlights Educational Disadvantages Faced by Young Carers
Our new report underscores the persisting disparities faced by young carers in comparison to their peers. It examines data collected from seven primary schools participating in the MYTIME Level Up programme, revealing stark differences in educational experiences and outcomes.
Dan Johnson, MYTIME's new Level Up Manager has a busy first week at MYTIME for the International Young Carers Conference
Within hours of my new job I was off to Manchester with our CEO Krista and 3 Young Carers to attend the International Young Carers Conference, an invaluable experience that I will be forever grateful for at the start of my MYTIME journey!
MYTIME Young Carers Honours Community Heroes at Awards Evening
This special event highlighted the extraordinary efforts of community heroes who made a significant impact on the lives of young carers over the past year. From dedicated volunteers to compassionate supporters and organisations, these individuals demonstrated unwavering commitment and generosity towards the MYTIME Young Carers community.
Dan Morris, Head of Programmes tells his young carer story
I learnt I was a young carer at the tender age of 30 over coffee with Krista, our CEO. However, I had never considered that the role I had played was that of a carer; it was purely the way in which we survived.