Trio of Buckinghamshire MPs and High Sheriff back county-wide pledge for Young Carers
Senior political leaders, education and health partners across Buckinghamshire are backing a new campaign to create Fair Futures for Young Carers, launched by Carers Bucks ahead of Young Carers Action Day on 11th March.
Emma Reynolds, MP for Wycombe, Laura Kyrke-Smith, MP for Aylesbury, Callum Anderson, MP for Buckingham and Bletchley, and Pippa Kirkbride, High Sheriff of Buckinghamshire, are among those supporting the county-wide pledge campaign.
They will be joined by representatives from education, health, and local government at a special Young Carers Action Day event on 11th March at Buckinghamshire New University, where organisations will formally commit to practical actions to better identify and support young carers.
The theme, Fair Futures for Young Carers, highlights the need to ensure that caring responsibilities do not limit education, wellbeing or career opportunities.
Organisations signing the pledge are committing to practical, measurable steps, including:
- Improving identification of young carers in schools and colleges
- Strengthening signposting and referral pathways
- Offering flexible employment opportunities
- Using young carers’ lived experience to inform policy and service design
Karen Irons, Chief Executive of Carers Bucks, said: “Young carers show incredible resilience and compassion, but caring should never come at the cost of their education, wellbeing or future opportunities.
"We are delighted to see leaders from across Buckinghamshire pledging real, practical support. This is about turning awareness into meaningful change. 1800 Young Carers are currently registered with us, and we know there are many more who remain unidentified.”
Carers Bucks is calling on local schools, businesses, and community organisations to join the pledge and demonstrate their commitment to creating fairer futures.
To sign the pledge or find out more, visit: www.carersbucks.org/fairfutures