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Andy McGowan

@andy_mcgowan

Policy & Practice Manager @CarersTrust; All posts are in a strictly personal capacity ๐Ÿ”ถ๏ธ

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calendar_today15-01-2010 00:22:35

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New rules for schools come into force today from UK Government, aiming to tackle worsening attendance. The unique challenges facing young carersโ€™ attendance, and how best to support them, is a key topic for our online conference eventbrite.co.uk/e/transformingโ€ฆ

Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) 's Twitter Profile Photo

You know youโ€™ve done well as a parent when your kids are as proud of you as Gus and Hope are of Tim Walz. โ€œThatโ€™s my dad.โ€ No three words better describe our next Vice President.

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Important new report from our colleagues Joseph Rowntree Foundation showing how increasingly reliant society is on carers The report is calling for more support for local carer organisations Find out more: bit.ly/46YRvMO

Important new report from our colleagues <a href="/jrf_uk/">Joseph Rowntree Foundation</a> showing how increasingly reliant society is on carers

The report is calling for more support for local carer organisations

Find out more: bit.ly/46YRvMO
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Brilliant interview (1.47) by two young carers in Northern Ireland highlighting the range of issues they face. Promising government response suggests long overdue improvements in legislation/policy for young carers in Northern Ireland may be on the way - bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0โ€ฆ

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A 10% rise in the energy price cap, coupled with the removal of the winter fuel payment and the prospect of the Household Support Fund ending means this winter could be even harder for more than one million carers already struggling. The Autumn Budget is going to be crucial.

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Really positive to see studies in Japan starting to consider that children might be young carers. The fact that 70% haven't spoken to anyone about it shows the need for continued awareness but also dedicated support for young carers in Japan japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/08/2โ€ฆ

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We are hiring! We are looking for a passionate programmes specialist with experience in programme development, from inception to completion to join our team in Scotland. Find out more and apply today: bit.ly/3SKyPu7

We are hiring! 

We are looking for a passionate programmes specialist with experience in programme development, from inception to completion to join our team in Scotland. 

Find out more and apply today: bit.ly/3SKyPu7
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ONLINE EVENT: Gain insights from top researchers, hear from pioneering experts, and discover the latest breakthroughs. Find out more and secure your spot today: eventbrite.co.uk/e/transformingโ€ฆ

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This is interesting, perhaps surprising. People think itโ€™s a bad thing that fewer health and #socialcare workers are coming to the UK. A little bit of encouragement for providers arguing for the taps not to be turned off.

This is interesting, perhaps surprising. People think itโ€™s a bad thing that fewer health and #socialcare workers are coming to the UK. A little bit of encouragement for providers arguing for the taps not to be turned off.
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Now don't get me wrong, I'm a massive Christmas fan - but mince pies displayed at the Sainsbury's entrance on 31st August?! That is too much even for me...

Now don't get me wrong, I'm a massive Christmas fan - but mince pies displayed at the <a href="/sainsburys/">Sainsbury's</a> entrance on 31st August?! That is too much even for me...
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Following the refresh and relaunch of 'No Wrong Doors for Young Carers' and Carers Trust training for CQC inspectors earlier this year, it's really pleasing to see Care Quality Commission highlight where local authorities have seemingly not adopted 'No Wrong Doors' in inspection report

Following the refresh and relaunch of 'No Wrong Doors for Young Carers' and <a href="/CarersTrust/">Carers Trust</a> training for CQC inspectors earlier this year, it's really pleasing to see <a href="/CareQualityComm/">Care Quality Commission</a> highlight where local authorities have seemingly not adopted 'No Wrong Doors' in inspection report
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Really looking forward to this The Difference IPPR Impetus event to mark the launch of their 'Who is losing learning' report. Looking forward to chatting to people to try and ensure young carers are on their radar when thinking about inclusion within education.

Really looking forward to this <a href="/TheDifferenceEd/">The Difference</a> <a href="/IPPR/">IPPR</a> <a href="/ImpetusUK/">Impetus</a> event to mark the launch of their 'Who is losing learning' report. Looking forward to chatting to people to try and ensure young carers are on their radar when thinking about inclusion within education.