The Coronavirus Act

The Coronavirus Act

The Coronavirus Act Your Questions Answered This article will be updated regularly to keep pace with developments as they happen. This is Version One, Published on the 31st March 2020. Why is there a Coronavirus Act? The Act is designed to strengthen the government’s...
Coronavirus Guidance

Coronavirus Guidance

There’s been a lot of news in the media recently about the coronavirus. If you are worried that you or someone you look after may be at risk, NHS 111 can offer direct guidance as they have set up an online coronavirus helpline. You can also call 111, letting...
Secret Santa Young Carers Survey

Secret Santa Young Carers Survey

Being a young carer during the Christmas holidays. Action for Children is conducting this confidential survey to explore what the Christmas holidays are like for children and young people who care for a relative. We will use the results of the survey to highlight the...
Children Thrive With Club 365

Children Thrive With Club 365

Come along this Summer for FREE activities and lunches. Children can enjoy an action-packed programme of activities including multisports games and arts and crafts in a fun setting along with a free hot meal. DAILY SESSIONS FROM 11.30AM – 1.30PM SUMMER HOLIDAYS...
Free Cornerstone Summer Events

Free Cornerstone Summer Events

Free Cornerstone House Centre Summer Events and Activities For Children and Families in Cumbernauld – Book Places Now! The Events Team at Cornerstone House Centre Cornerstone House 1 Esk Walk, Town Centre Cumbernauld G67 1BZ T: 01236 739220 | E:...
Young Carers – We Need Your Help!

Young Carers – We Need Your Help!

We are consulting with Children and Young People from across the UK, who attend our Young Carers projects. We want to hear your ideas, thoughts and suggestions on what Young Carers need. There are no right or wrong answers – just your opinion. Once we have read all...
New Young Carers Package

New Young Carers Package

On Wednesday 12th June, Young.Scot launched a new Young Carers Package. The package will offer all young people aged 11-18, who provide a care giving role, access to a special range of activities. Activities include: Free Cinema Tickets 50% off or 2 for 1 meals 30%...
FMQT Next Generation

FMQT Next Generation

As a young person do you have questions you would like to ask the Scotland’s First Minister Nicoloa Sturgeon? Children in Scotland and YouthLink Scotland are working in partnership to deliver the second First Minister’s Question Time (FMQT) Next Generation, giving...
Young Media Voices

Young Media Voices

Check out the new Young Media Voices website! https://youngmediavoices.scot “This site will be our online hub for sharing stories with you. We will be using this space to talk about everything from climate change to Harry Potter, as well as teaching you how to dance...
The New Young Carers Grant

The New Young Carers Grant

What you need to know The Scottish Government has developed a new package of benefits and support for young carers in Scotland – which includes a new Young Carer Grant. Young carers aged 16-18 in Scotland who do not currently qualify for Carer’s Allowance, may...