What is a UK General Election?
You might have heard stuff in the news about a UK General Election and wondered what it is.
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1 FilterYou might have heard stuff in the news or people talking about a General Election and wondered what it is. On this page we’ve looked at answering some of the key questions you might have!
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What is a UK General Election?
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How To Get Your Vote Counted
How To Get Your Vote Counted
Get your voice heard in a general election: all you need to know about how to vote.
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What Photo ID You Need to Vote
What Photo ID You Need to Vote
At some elections in Scotland you will need to show photo ID at the polling station. We explain which elections…
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Why Should I Vote?
Why Should I Vote?
Some people might wonder why they should even vote, here’s a few important reasons to consider.
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How to Vote on Polling Day
How to Vote on Polling Day
Not sure what you’re supposed to do at the ballot booth once you’re arrived at the polling station to vote?…
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How to Manage Misinformation During an Election
How to Manage Misinformation During an Election
Do you know how to spot fake news and misinformation? Make sure you know how to fact-check with these top…
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Five Things to Remember When Voting in an Election
Five Things to Remember When Voting in an Election
Here are a few things to consider when voting in an election – from the rules on taking selfies, to…
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Young Carers Transitions
Young Carers Transitions
Young Carers face a number of transition periods during their time as a young carer. Read about what support is…
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Young Carers Package
Young Carers Package
The Young Carers Package is available to all young carers in Scotland between the ages of 11-18. Find out more…
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The Scottish Outdoor Access Code
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code is all about your rights and responsibilities when you’re making the most of Scotland’s great…
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Respecting Farm & Forestry Work
Respecting Farm & Forestry Work
Find out more about how to respect farming and forestry work that might be happening in an outdoor public space.
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Young Scot E-Voting
Young Scot E-Voting
Your local council or a community group might be running a vote using our Young Scot e-voting website.
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Voting
Voting
Can I vote? How do I register to vote? And how do I vote? We explain everything related to voting…
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Rights and Identity
Rights and Identity
Find out how to vote, support you can access if you’re a young carer, and other information to support your…
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#KnowTheCode
#KnowTheCode
The Scottish Outdoor Access Code is all about your rights and responsibilities when you’re making the most of Scotland’s great…
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Activate Your Rights
Activate Your Rights
Activate Your Rights is information created for young people, by young people in partnership with Children in Scotland, Scottish Government…
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Young Carers
Young Carers
Find out how to apply for the Young Carers Package, Carer’s Allowance and the Young Carers Grant. Hear stories from…
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Peace on... Finding Unity After Experiencing Racism
Peace on... Finding Unity After Experiencing Racism
Peace shares a powerful personal story about her experiences of racisim and discrimination, and embracing her culture.
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Ashely On... The Importance of Black History Month
Ashely On... The Importance of Black History Month
Ashely explains how some people may feel isolated due to the colour of their skin, and why that makes Black…
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Fatimah's Blog: I Am a Young Carer
Fatimah's Blog: I Am a Young Carer
Fatimah is a young carer who is part of Carers Trust Scotland’s Young Adult Carer Advisory Group. In this blog, Fatimah…
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Sarah's Blog: Being a Young Carer
Sarah's Blog: Being a Young Carer
Sarah share’s her blog about being a young carer for her brother Patrick and the three things she’s gained from…
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Carrie's Blog: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Carrie's Experience as a Young Carer
Carrie's Blog: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly – Carrie's Experience as a Young Carer
Carrie is a young carer and in our blog she explains what it’s like caring for her mum – the…