I would just like to start of by congratulating the Scottish Government in introducing the very first Young Carers Strategy in the UK. The Scottish Youth Parliament supports more help for young carers as do I, in fact it was in my manifesto and I have done work in my constituency with young carers and have worked with elected members and organisations to make sure that I champion the views of young carers who in my view, are often the unsung heroes of our society.
Many people across Scotland will know someone who is a Young Carer or are one them self. We all know how they can struggle to do simple things that other young people take for granted such as going out to socialise regularly, going to school, being able to go onto further education etc the list goes on. I am sure that Young Carers across Scotland will welcome this.
This also makes you wonder if the UK Government will introduce any Government Strategy for young carers south of the boarder. I think this shows once again that the Scottish Parliament is leading the way and is more in touch with people than Westminster is. It is time that Westminster caught up with the times and got it's act together.
Maybe David Cameron should shadow Alex Salmond for a couple of weeks and see how it's done.
Until then, well done to the Scottish Government!
Scottish Government Young Carers Strategy Link: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2010/07/23153304/0
Posted by Austin Sheridan MSYP
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