Young Carers take centre stage in latest Young Scot magazine

Over 75,000 Primary 7 pupils receive free YS Magazine 

The schoolbag-friendly YS Magazine is packed full of puzzles, stories and discounts perfectly pitched to provide 11 to 12-year-olds with information as they prepare to become Young Scot cardholders.

Created to provide an offline source of information for P7 pupils, this ‘Young Carers’ special features real-life stories and activities to increase awareness and visibility of the incredible contributions young carers make.

Alongside fun and relatable content from young people their own age including our incredible Young Scot Award winners - the magazine gently introduces tools to support mental health, from creative writing and art therapy to mindfulness activities.

Young Scot CEO Kirsten Urquhart said:

“Providing a free source of offline information to young people within this Young Scot age range has been central to our vision and I am thrilled to launch this Young Carers special of the YS Magazine.

“To support them to thrive and have fun, it is crucial that we engage with, and hear from all, young people and reach those who are not yet able to access our quality-assured information via social media accounts.”