Together with other young carers services across the country, Richmond Carers Centre – Young Carers Service is starting an organised call to change the future for young carers. We are campaigning to change the world for young carers by putting in place meaningful support for them in all schools across the country.
We invite you to join the shared cause, and stand alongside the other brilliant campaigners, charities and groups already calling on our government to champion young carers.
See Vikki Slade MP take our call for champions to Parliament – July 2026
Vikki Slade MP has launched a petition calling for a requirement for a Young Carers Champion in every school. This petition is going to be handed in during the first week back after summer recess – so that means we have just two weeks to try and get as many signatures onto this petition as possible! You can sign the petition below.
Find out more about the importance of the campaign and why it is needed by CLICKING HERE.
SIGN THE YOUNG CARER CHAMPION PETITION

