Vibe UK’s Ashlea O’Hara wins National Young Carer Award

We’re so proud to share that Vibe UK’s Ashlea O’Hara has won The Young Carer Award at the National Children and Young People Awards!

The award recognises Ashlea’s incredible journey with Vibe UK — from accessing our Me Time programme as a young carer, to becoming an Expert by Experience supporting others, and now working as a Youth Support Worker helping young people across Knowsley and Halton.

The Awards described Ashlea as someone who “exemplifies resilience, compassion, and the transformative power of lived experience,” praising her for inspiring and empowering others through her work.

Ashlea was also recognised locally at Knowsley Council’s meeting earlier this month, where she was congratulated by Cllr David Lonergan and presented with a Certificate of Achievement by the Mayor of Knowsley, Cllr Ken McGlashan.

Paul Oginsky, CEO of Vibe UK, said:

“Ashlea is a remarkable young woman with a long list of qualities but at the top of that list is her kindness. We are delighted that she has been recognised with this national award. The world needs more people like Ashlea.”