Councillors have backed a push to help young carers enter college and university after 'the stars aligned' at a recent South Ayrshire carers' event.
SNP councillor Julie Dettbarn brought a motion to the council which will see chief executive Eileen Howat write to the first minister to ask the Scottish Government to consider extending the enhanced bursary to young carers to 'ensure they benefit from equal access to further education and are recognised for, and not disadvantaged by, their significant contribution in providing care and support to their loved ones'.
Councillor Dettbarn told colleagues how the motion came about after the premiere of "The Weekend" - an awareness raising film created by South Ayrshire Young Carers.
