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News > Working With Children > 2018 > August

News - Working With Children - August 2018

Young adult carer set to pursue dream career in mental health

24 August 2018

A young adult carer who has accessed support from CAMHS partner, Barnardo’s Action with Young Carers, is pursuing her dream career as a mental health nurse after securing a place at Bangor University.

YPAS celebrating diversity in LGBTQ+ identities

20 August 2018

On Saturday 28th July, Staff, young people and allies marched with, Barnardo’s Action with Young Carers, YPAS GYRO (LGBTQ+ Youth) and THE (Trans Health Education) Action Youth groups to celebrate the diversity in our LGBTQ+ identities.

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