Wednesday 08-11-2023 - 12:02

Hi everyone.  I want to introduce myself as the new Student Carer Officer.  I am Stacey McFadyen, a 4^th Year Social Work student here at GCU.  I am excited to meet you all and hear your voices.  I put myself forward for this role as I know first-hand what it is like to be a student carer, and know how important it is to hear the views and opinions of student carers.  Being one myself, it can feel like our responsibilities can be hard to manage alongside University and that it is hard to be recognised.  I want to advocate and encourage the strengths of each person in this Representation Network as I feel like it is easy to get lost within our responsibilities; so just to be recognised as ourselves, and not just carers.  I would like us to have a safe and welcoming environment to discuss any concerns and overall views on University life.  I would like to do a few events so I can meet some of you, either in person or online, including a Christmas get-together.  I am looking forward to meeting you all, learning and sharing our experiences and knowledge.  If you identify as a student carer, please join the group here.  Please feel free to reach out, whether that be to discuss matters or to have a friendly chat.  You can email me at SCOfficer@GCUstudents.co.uk.