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