We’re in an exciting time of youth political engagement and social movement leadership. Within those movements, there is a petition that has been started by 19 year old young adult carer Lucy Prentice of Pencadar, Wales. Lucy has been a carer for her disabled mother since age 11 and attends college part-time. She, like many … Continue reading “Petition to allow carers to study more than 21 hours a week and claim Carers Allowance”
Category: Policy changes
More funding for social care?
On 19 December the Department of Communities and Local Government announced that councils will be able to raise tax by up to 5.99% to address shortfalls in social care funding: Government sets out further measures to support councils to deliver services This announcement will be welcome good news for many but will also have lead to some mixed … Continue reading “More funding for social care?”