On 20th April, all Transition Workers and a group of keen skin care Young Adult Carers connected via Zoom for an online facial event. Each attendee was sent their own self care package of products before hand and the event was a fantastic chance to have fun and connect. For...

During this challenging time Bright Futures are continuing to support Young Adult Carers remotely.  We understand that this is a very difficult time for everyone, with carers also having the extra responsibilities a caring role brings and added emotional pressure.  Please get in touch if we may be able to...

This January, Young Carers Awareness Day was celebrated by Bright Futures with a cycling challenge and saw nearly 50 students give their support. Each year Young Carers Awareness Day is held to raise awareness of the challenges that are faced by young carers and campaigns for greater support for them....

Take a look at our new colourful infographics and see what difference we are making to Young Adult Carers. You can read the short version here And the long version here

Keeley Allin who has been on the Bright Futures Project for several years has become one of the youngest Mayors ever in the UK. The Mayoral Introduction Ceremony was on the 29th May, and Abi was invited to the ceremony to see Keely in her robes as the Mayor of...

Two of our Young Adult Carers have shared their experience of caring for their mother who was terminally and dealing with thier grief. They would like to share their experience to help others who are going through something similar. Thank you to the two sisters for sharing their blog and supporting others...

Bright Futures have been busy in local communities across Devon promoting Carers Week, with Devon Carers and Devon Partnership NHS Trust.    

Young Adult Carers from across Devon got together for Mindfulness Training on 9th June, facilitated by Devon Carers.  The group enjoyed taking time for themselves, relaxing and being aware of the present moment. Techniques were learnt, to help us cope with everyday stresses and more intense moments like sitting exams.  After the training the...

Members of our the Young Carers Council worked with Fixers to produce a video to help other better understand what young carers do and the viral role they play. You can view the video on the Fixers website and find out more about what Fixers do.