We Care: Perspectives on young carers in Edinburgh

Authors

  • Mel Aitken Edinburgh Young Carers
  • Mae Shaw University of Edinburgh

Keywords:

Young Carers, identity conflicts

Abstract

When discussing the Special Issue on care, I leapt at the chance to include a piece on young carers. Mae Shaw and I arranged interviews with colleagues at Edinburgh Young Carers in order to gain insight into their thoughts about young carers - the tensions and opportunities. Needless to say, what started as a simple exercise involving 3 questions evolved into a far more stimulating experience for us all. 

Author Biographies

  • Mel Aitken, Edinburgh Young Carers

    5-9 Development Worker, Edinburgh Young Carers

  • Mae Shaw, University of Edinburgh

    University of Edinburgh

Abstract painting of a city street at night. The text reads "Concept Special Issue on Care Volume 13, No 3, Winter 2022

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Published

14-Jan-2023

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 3 (2022): Concept Special Issue on Care Volume 13, No 3, Winter 2022

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“We Care: Perspectives on young carers in Edinburgh” (2023) Concept, 13(3), pp. 1–10. Available at: https://concept.lib.ed.ac.uk/article/view/7950 (Accessed: 14 March 2025).