During the meeting they mainly discussed how to adapt the 4 training modules developed to the e-learning platform. To date, the following modules have been developed: Understanding young carers: Who they are and what they do Qualitative methodology in research Engaging YC’s
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Young carers often bear responsibilities that can be isolating and emotionally challenging. To support them effectively, it’s essential to understand their needs and perspectives. Creative expression, through art and photography, offers a powerful platform for young carers to voice their experiences in
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Across Europe, young carers take on the crucial but often invisible role of supporting their loved ones with illness, disability or other health challenges. Many of these young people are still at school, juggling caring responsibilities with their personal development and education,
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Today, on European Carers Day, we would like to recognise and support those who dedicate themselves to caring for their loved ones, with a special focus on young carers. It is impressive how many young people and young adults play this crucial
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The main outcome of the Nexus research project is about to be launched, with training courses starting in Belgium, Ireland, Italy and Greece this autumn. Following an extensive period of research and collaboration between partners in the design of the curriculum, and
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In Ireland, the number of individuals engaged in informal carers has risen by over 50% since 2016. Amongst this growing cohort of family carers are a substantial number of teenagers and young adults. In fact, emerging data indicates that as many as
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Over the past few months, the NEXUS Project partnership dedicated itself to conducting focus groups and interviews with the aim of gathering suggestions and input for the design of the participatory research training curriculum for youth workers who works and interface with
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It is becoming increasingly important to organise events and training on the topic of young carers. Concerning this,Eurocarers, one of the Nexus Project partners, organised in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University, Carers Trust, Linnaeus University, Swedish Family Care Competence Centre-Nka, and MY
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The NEXUS Project partnership is working on the development of a training course on the relevant key competencies needed by youth workers to contribute to research and policy on the young carers they work with. In the different countries of the partnership,
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During September 2023, professionals supporting young carers along with young carers were invited from EDRA to participate in a focus group organized in the framework of the project Nexus: connecting research, policy and practices to support young carers. It proved tough work
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