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Watch – Carers’ Week webinar 2020: housing for young adult carers

By Megan Fereday / June 22, 2020

On the 10th June 2020, Commonweal were joined by the Learning and Work Institute, QSA, Tim Loughton MP and young carer Katie, to discuss the housing needs of young adult carers.

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Move On Up – housing and support for young adult carers

By Nicola Aylward / June 10, 2020

Nicola Aylward (Learning and Work Institute) blogs on the findings of the final evaluation of our Move On Up project for young adult carers.

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Unique project is addressing previously unmet housing need for young adult carers

By Megan Fereday / June 10, 2020

An innovative new project from Commonweal and Quaker Social Action is providing crucial support to young adult carers, according to an independent evaluation, published today.

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A young adult carer in our Move On Up project

Helping young adult carers to make effective transitions on their pathway to independence

By Megan Fereday / September 16, 2019

16/09/2019 – Nicola Aylward (Learning and Work Institute) reflects on how Move On Up is helping young adult carers on their paths to independence

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Why we’re housing young adult carers

By Jon Scarth / January 31, 2019

On Young Carers Awareness Day, Move On Up Project Manager Jon Scarth reflects on the benefits of suitable housing for young carers.

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Report shows impact of project on preventing homelessness in young adult carers

By Rebecca Dillon / December 18, 2018

An interim report for Move On Up has shown how the project is helping to halt homelessness for young adult carers. 

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