Young Carers Action Day is an annual event that takes place in March. This year’s Young Carers Action Day will take place on Wednesday 11th March 2026. The day is organised and led by Carers Trust. Richmond Carers Centre encourage as many organisations, communities and individuals as possible to take part in the day by taking action, supporting and raising awareness of young carers.
Young carers face a huge array of challenges as a result of their caring role. Carers Trust young carer surveys repeatedly shows many young carers are disadvantaged across multiple aspects of their lives, including mental and physical health, finances, education and employment.
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Young Carers Action Day provides an opportunity for everyone to call for better support for young carers and young adult carers, and to bring about change.
Anyone can support Young Carers Action Day by posting on social media using #YoungCarersActionDay.
Young Carers Action Day 2026
The theme for Young Carers Action Day 2026 is ‘Fair Futures for Young Carers‘, a call to ensure every young carer has the same chances to learn, grow and thrive as their peers.
In 2026, together we will highlight the support young carers need to reach their potential, from recognition in school and access to training and employment, to meaningful breaks, wellbeing support and opportunities that help them build brighter futures.
How Richmond Carers Centre is helping schools to support young carers
How schools can support Young Carers Action Day
To help you get started, Carers Trust have created a number of resources to help schools with their YCAD planing, including posters for young carers and professionals and storytelling guides. Access these resources by CLICKING HERE.
If you are a school professional and would like more information on how your school can get involved this month, please contact Young Carers Schools Link Worker Zoe Hunt for support.
Email Zoe Hunt, Young Carers Schools Link Worker
