Young Carers

In this episode, Jess Dancer, this year’s intern at the Institute for Social Justice, discusses the challenges faced by young carers, particularly those transitioning into higher education. Jess explores how caring responsibilities can impact this journey and why it's important to talk openly about these experiences, which are too often overlooked. Alongside Jess is Ellie Rowley from UCAS, who offers insight into the support UCAS provides to young carers. Together, they highlight the practical resources available and the importance of making support easier to access, especially when young carers are already balancing significant responsibilities. This episode aims to raise awareness, share guidance, and remind young carers that they’re not alone. Support is out there, and talking about it is an essential first step. Advice for carers applying to University is available on the UCAS website. You can also read the ‘What is the experience of young adult carers in education?’ Report.  Look out for an accompanying blog post by Jess on the ISJ Blog which reflects on the conversation and experiences of carers. 

This episode is about I’m Me which uses creative methods to explore artists with learning disabilities and autism’s understanding of identity, representation and voice. In this podcast Alison from Mind the Gap talks to Amy and Victoria from Hijinx about co facilitation and representation. 

This episode is about I’m Me which uses creative methods to explore artists with learning disabilities and autism’s understanding of identity, representation and voice. In this podcast Daniel from Mind the Gap talks to Liz and Jack from Under the Stars about using music to explore identity, representation and voice.  

This episode is about I’m Me, which uses creative methods to explore artists with learning disabilities and autism’s understanding of identity, representation and voice. In this podcast Alison from Mind the Gap talks to Mel and Luke from Open Theatre about using non-verbal theatre to explore identity, representation and voic

This episode is about I’m Me, which uses creative methods to explore artists with learning disabilities and autism’s understanding of identity, representation and voice. In this episode, Ryan and Gavin from Lung-ha and JoAnne and Jess from Mind the Gap chat about inclusive facilitation.

In this episode Amy Hodgson talks to Maisie Wilson about a YSJ gardening project that aims to deliver social change.

In this episode YSJ Environment and Social Justice MA student Pax Butchart discusses climate change activism on campus with Maisie Wilson.

In this episode ISJ Psychology student Hayden Costello describes bringing sustainable food systems on to campus by setting up a garden cafe.

In the third conversation about I’m Me, research assistant Daniel Foulds talks to Laura Walne and Jess MacKenzie from About Face Theatre and Alison Colburne and Jess Boyes from Mind the Gap. They talk about making performance that has something to say and has the power to upset people.  

In the second podcast on I’m Me, project lead Matthew Reason talks to Alison Colburne, an artist at Mind the Gap, and Jess Boyes, a producer at Mind the Gap. They explore the reasons why researchers might be reluctant to ask people with learning disabilities difficult questions in research, why asking those questions is important, and how to explore issues sensitively.