Arran, Caleb, Dorothy, Heather and Stephanie produced a short fictional film, 'The Weekend', to raise awareness on young carers.
A group of young carers from South Ayrshire have won the grand UK finals of the Great British Care Awards for the category of Unpaid Carer, following their North East England/Scotland regional win in November.
The movie not only stars a number of local young carers, but was also developed, written and filmed by young carers themselves. Councillor Lee Lyons, Vice Chair of the South Ayrshire Integration Joint Board and Health and Social Care Portfolio Holder said: "The Weekend is a powerful film which gives a voice to our local young carers, allowing them to share their own personal experience of their role as a carer. Giving just a flavour of their life experience helps to raise awareness and understanding of the exceptional work these young people do for their loved ones on a daily basis.
The judges commented: "This extraordinary team consistently demonstrates a level of dedication that exceeds expectations. The tireless efforts and selflessness of these young carers are truly remarkable and deserve recognition. Their unwavering commitment to improving the lives of others, often at such a young age, highlights the depth of their compassion and empathy. Well done!"
Heather said: "It was incredible to win the National Final, it was a fantastic night and an amazing experience. Being involved in such a fantastic project has been great fun and through it I've made great friends and the best memories."
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