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Feylyn Lewis, PhD - She/her

@drfeylynlewis

@Vanderbiltnurse Assistant Dean of Student Affairs | Youth caregivers researcher. @BrightonCarers1 trustee. @pcori HDDR Advisory Panel member. Views my own.

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American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) (@aacyorg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Pushing someone in a wheelchair might seem straightforward, but what often goes unnoticed is that the student doing the pushing is likely providing a significant amount of care for that person. Once theyā€™re behind closed doors, the student may be responsible for numerous other

"Pushing someone in a wheelchair might seem straightforward, but what often goes unnoticed is that the student doing the pushing is likely providing a significant amount of care for that person.

Once theyā€™re behind closed doors, the student may be responsible for numerous other
American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) (@aacyorg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Press Alert, September 23, 2024 | "Caregiving Youth Research Collaborative (CYRC) Announces Mapping Research Presentation at the 3rd Conference on Caregiving Research, University of Pittsburgh" | The Caregiving Youth Research Collaborative (CYRC), a US-focused initiative

Press Alert, September 23, 2024 | "Caregiving Youth Research Collaborative (CYRC) Announces Mapping Research Presentation at the 3rd Conference on Caregiving Research, University of Pittsburgh" |

The Caregiving Youth Research Collaborative (CYRC), a US-focused initiative
Carers Trust (@carerstrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our Network Partner Barnet Carers has won an award for their amazing film on young carers šŸ™ŒšŸŽ‰ The film received Highly Commended, Best Small Charity Film at the Third Sector awards! It shows the vital skills & knowledge of young carers and the importance of identification šŸ‘‡

John Bangs OBE (@johnbangs15) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Young Carers Illustrations Project are excited to announce our new storybook being launched on 2 November at Chessington World of Adventures. ā€œYoung Carers in Bunnyland" is a beautiful book by Ana GraƧa providing a fun way of explaining who young carers are and what they do.

The Young Carers Illustrations Project are excited to announce our new storybook being launched on 2 November at Chessington World of Adventures. ā€œYoung Carers in Bunnyland" is a beautiful book by Ana GraƧa providing a fun way of explaining who young carers are and what they do.
Ai-jen Poo (@aijenpoo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

VP Kamala Harris: ā€œCaregiving is about dignityā€¦ And when we lower the costs, and ease the burdens people face, we will not only make it easier for them to meet their obligations as caregivers, we will also make it more possible for them toā€¦ pursue their economic aspirations.

Carers Trust (@carerstrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Our new report shows how caring affects young carers' education, in particular, missing school days leading to lost opportunities Our young carers in the UK deserve more support so they're able to miss less days and reach their potential! Find out more: carers.org/yceducation

Our new report shows how caring affects young carers' education, in particular, missing school days leading to lost opportunities

Our young carers in the UK deserve more support so they're able to miss less days and reach their potential!

Find out more: carers.org/yceducation
Carers Trust (@carerstrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

ā€˜Thereā€™s not even time to breatheā€™ ā€“ A young carer shares the harsh reality of balancing school & caring. Itā€™s time for change. We need to ensure young carers get the support they deserve in education. Hear more from young carers: carers.org/yceducation

ā€˜Thereā€™s not even time to breatheā€™ ā€“ A young carer shares the harsh reality of balancing school & caring.

Itā€™s time for change. We need to ensure young carers get the support they deserve in education.

Hear more from young carers: carers.org/yceducation
Learning and Work Institute (@learnworkuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

A new Carers Trust report reveals that young carers on average missed 23 days of school in 2022-23, compared to 14 days missed by young people who are not young carers. ā¬‡ļø šŸ—£ļø L&Wā€™s Nicola Aylward is speaking at the #YCEducation conference today to discuss the reportā€™s findings.

Carers Trust (@carerstrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

šŸšØAlarmingly, 23% of young carers said they received NO support in school! It's time to prioritise their needs and ensure every young carer gets the support they deserve in education. Find out more in our Young Carers in Education report: carers.org/yceducation

šŸšØAlarmingly, 23% of young carers said they received NO support in school!

It's time to prioritise their needs and ensure every young carer gets the support they deserve in education.

Find out more in our Young Carers in Education report: carers.org/yceducation
American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) (@aacyorg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to PhD candidate Leiha from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC-Chapel Hill) for representing the Caregiving Youth Research Collaborative (CYRC) at the 3rd Conference on Caregiving Research at the University of Pittsburgh,

American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) (@aacyorg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations to Saul Becker and the talented team behind this poignant animation on young carers. The UK's dedication to supporting young carers, or as we call them here, Caregiving Youth, is inspiring. Today, AACY's Caregiving Youth Project is the only dedicated

Congratulations to <a href="/profsaulbecker/">Saul Becker</a> and the talented team behind this poignant animation on young carers. The UK's dedication to supporting young carers, or as we call them here, Caregiving Youth, is inspiring.   
Today, AACY's Caregiving Youth Project is the only dedicated
Kamala Harris (@kamalaharris) 's Twitter Profile Photo

My mother was diagnosed with cancer when I was the district attorney of San Francisco. I remember cooking meals for her and taking her to her appointments. I did what I could to make her comfortable. I figured out which clothes were soft enough that they wouldn't irritate her,

My mother was diagnosed with cancer when I was the district attorney of San Francisco. I remember cooking meals for her and taking her to her appointments. I did what I could to make her comfortable. I figured out which clothes were soft enough that they wouldn't irritate her,
Indian American Impact (@ia_impact) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Asian Americans are twice as likely to care for their elders than the general population and so many of us are simultaneously caring for our children. Thank you Kamala Harris for these new initiatives that will support and provide relief to millions of caregivers

Barnet Carers (@barnetcarers) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Teachers, be aware: That "disengaged" pupil might be a young carer. They may be tired from night duties or worried about a loved one. Let's create understanding and flexible environments. Think Young Carer. #YoungCarerAwareness #youngcarer

Teachers, be aware: That "disengaged" pupil might be a young carer. They may be tired from night duties or worried about a loved one. Let's create understanding and flexible environments. Think Young Carer. #YoungCarerAwareness #youngcarer