Partnerships

Partnerships with Gloucester young carers

At Gloucestershire Young Carers (GYC), partnership working is how we grow opportunities for young carers and work to ensure they are recognised and supported.

By working together across health, education, social care, community organisations and research partners, we can spot young carers earlier, offer more meaningful support, and widen opportunities for connection and engagement.

Through partnership working, young carers can:

  • Be identified earlier
  • Access tailored support and groups
  • Participate in enriching cultural, creative and wellbeing activities
  • Shape professional practice via youth-led training
  • Influence local and national systems

Who We Work With

Adult Social Care

Gloucestershire NHS Hospitals Trust

Gloucestershire NHS Health & Care Trust

GP Surgeries

Carers Hub

CAMHS

Talkwell

V-I-A

Nelson Trust

Children’s Social Care

Early Help

Families First

Social Work Academy

Gloucestershire County Council

Primary Schools

Secondary Schools

Colleges

University of Gloucestershire

Artspace

Aspire

Ernest Cook Trust

Everyman Theatre

Folk of Gloucester

GayGlos

Wiggly Worm

Friendship Cafe

Roses Theatre

London School of Economics (LSE)

MPs

Sheffield Young Carers

University of Gloucestershire

We measure the value of every partnership by one simple question. Does this create better opportunities and outcomes for young carers?

Work With Us

We’re always open to new partnerships that grow opportunities for young carers.

We can offer:

  • Co‑produced training for your staff
  • Co‑designed resources to strengthen your practice
  • Input into strategy and service design
  • Shared impact data and evaluation
  • Opportunities to include young carers’ voices in shaping your work

If you’d like to explore partnership working with Gloucestershire Young Carers, please contact our Director of Development Hana Gill Hana@glosyoungcarers.org.uk or phone 01452 733060

No Wrong Doors for Young Carers

We are leading local implementation of the No Wrong Doors for Young Carers Memorandum of Understanding, working with education, social care, health, commissioners and community partners to ensure young carers are identified early and receive joined‑up support.

Youth‑Led Training & Influence

Young carers shape policy, practice and system change through co‑production groups such as Our Voice, YACtion and Mosquito Mission.

Expanding Opportunities

Through partnerships, we increase access to groups, trips, arts, culture, wellbeing activities and community spaces.

OUR CURRENT PARTNERS

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Gloucestershire Young Carers is dedicated to supporting young carers and with your help we can reach more children and young people across the county.