#young-carers

#young-carers

Rose Jones, a young carer, faced a repayment demand of 2,145 from the DWP after being misinformed about her earnings under the Kickstart scheme. Despite her role as a carer for her disabled mother since age eight, she felt abandoned and overwhelmed by the situation, especially after receiving conflicting advice from her jobcentre work coach. Guardian readers responded to her plight, funding over 3,000 through a crowdfunding campaign to alleviate her financial burden.

We are grateful to Tesco and their customers for this generous donation. This support will help us give young carers opportunities to have fun, improve their confidence and wellbeing, and develop their skills away from their caring roles.