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WYC Autumn newsletter

WYC Autumn newsletter

We're delighted that our latest newsletter for our young carers, Carers Quarter, is now available! Read more

Published: 18th November, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Trustees Week 2020

Trustees Week 2020

This week, November 2-6th is Trustees Week, an opportunity to highlight and showcase the vital role that the UK's one million trustees play in charities. Read more

Published: 2nd November, 2020

Updated: 5th November, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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CJAG highlights impact of Covid-19 on prisoners

CJAG highlights impact of Covid-19 on prisoners

The Worcester Diocesan Criminal Justice Affairs Group (CJAG) has been charting and discussing the impact of Covid-19 on the criminal justice system, this being their priority for this year, and the group is very concerned about how it is affecting people in prison, and their human rights. Read more

Published: 19th October, 2020

Updated: 20th October, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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YSS Autumn newsletter

YSS Autumn newsletter

We're delighted to announce that the YSS Autumn newsletter is ready and waiting to be read! Read more

Published: 19th October, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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New support for prisoners' families

New support for prisoners' families

YSS is launching a campaign in Worcestershire to support every child and young adult affected by the imprisonment of a loved one. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2020

Updated: 19th October, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Campaign for digital inclusion

Campaign for digital inclusion

For many of us, getting online is automatic; however, nine million people in the UK don’t have that luxury, and don’t have easy access to jobs, services and support. Read more

Published: 1st October, 2020

Updated: 2nd October, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Worcestershire Young Carers win awards

Worcestershire Young Carers win awards

Worcestershire Young Carers is delighted to announce that four of their young carers have been awarded Tryangle Awards in recognition of their caring roles and their support for others. Read more

Published: 28th September, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Benefits calculator tool

Benefits calculator tool

Turn2Us, a national charity which provides people with financial support to help people get back on track, has created a useful benefits calculator tool. Read more

Published: 9th September, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Emergency Services Day 2020

Emergency Services Day 2020

Wednesday 9 September is Emergency Services Day - otherwise known as 999 Day - when we pay tribute to all those who work in the emergency services, and who help us all in so many ways. Read more

Published: 9th September, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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New brochure highlights YSS criminal justice work

New brochure highlights YSS criminal justice work

YSS has produced a new brochure, highlighting its work delivering services within criminal justice throughout West Mercia and beyond. Read more

Published: 28th August, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Latest WYC news update available

Latest WYC news update available

Worcestershire Young Carers has released its latest monthly update, providing all the news and information for and from our young carers. Read more

Published: 3rd August, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Art competition winners announced!

Art competition winners announced!

We're delighted to announce the winners of our Worcestershire Young Carers June Art Competition! Read more

Published: 2nd July, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Armed Forces Day 2020

Armed Forces Day 2020

This Saturday, 27th June is Armed Forces Day, an annual event celebrated to commemorate the service of men and women in the British Armed Forces. Read more

Published: 25th June, 2020

Updated: 26th June, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Farewell to young carer, Lauren who turns 25!

Farewell to young carer, Lauren who turns 25!

We're bidding a fond farewell this week to one of our young carers, Lauren, who turns 25. Read more

Published: 25th June, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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WYC June update available

WYC June update available

The Worcestershire Young Carers latest monthly update is now available! Read more

Published: 22nd June, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Statement on re-nationalisation of Probation Service

Statement on re-nationalisation of Probation Service

YSS welcomes yesterday’s government announcement for the re-nationalisation of the Probation Service. Read more

Published: 12th June, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Carers Week: making young carers visible

Carers Week: making young carers visible

Worcestershire Young Carers is planning a busy week for this year’s Carers Week, from 8th – 14th June. Read more

Published: 5th June, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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YSS volunteer Q&A

YSS volunteer Q&A

A YSS volunteer, who helps support our ESS service, answers questions about her role, and her experiences of being a volunteer at the charity. Read more

Published: 5th June, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Worcester Criminal Justice Affairs Group Annual Report

Worcester Criminal Justice Affairs Group Annual Report

CJAG, the Worcester Diocese Criminal Justice Affairs Group, has published its Annual Report 2019-20. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Trustees thank YSS volunteers

Trustees thank YSS volunteers

Our board of trustees, led by Chair David Chantler, is sending a message of thanks to all our volunteers during what would normally be Volunteers Week. Read more

Published: 29th May, 2020

Updated: 1st June, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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WYC monthly update available

WYC monthly update available

The May update for our young carers is now available to download! Read more

Published: 27th May, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Competition launch for young carers

Competition launch for young carers

To help spread some positivity during the Coronavirus lockdown, Worcestershire Young Carers is launching a monthly competition for all its young carers. Read more

Published: 15th May, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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YSS celebrates Investor in Volunteers award

YSS celebrates Investor in Volunteers award

We're delighted to announce that we've received the Investor in Volunteers accreditation from the NCVO. Read more

Published: 13th May, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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Newsflash: young carers now on Insta!

Newsflash: young carers now on Insta!

The Worcestershire Young Carers team are now on Instagram, as another means of keeping in touch with their young carers in the county. Read more

Published: 13th May, 2020

Author: Ann Winter

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    WYC Autumn newsletter

    We're delighted that our latest newsletter for our young carers, Carers Quarter, is now available!

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    This week, November 2-6th is Trustees Week, an opportunity to highlight and showcase the vital role that the UK's one million trustees play in charities.

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