Supporting young carers

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overview

Young adult carers provide regular care and support to a family member, partner, or friend. If you’re aged between 16-25 and have caring responsibilities, you’ll be classified as a ‘young adult carer’.

Please find information below to help support your journey into higher education.

University Information

The University of Manchester

Named contact: studentsupport@manchester.ac.uk

Manchester Students’ Union Student Carers

Manchester Metropolitan University

Named contact: Ivan Hay – i.hay@mmu.ac.uk

University of Salford

Named contact pre-entry: Carl Gleeson – c.gleeson@salford.ac.uk

Named contact post-entry: Megan Drew – specialistsupport@salford.ac.uk

University of Salford Student Carers

University of Bolton

Named contact: Ian Fazackerley- i.fazackerley@bolton.ac.uk

Additional Information

UCAS

Specific IAG for young carers thinking about higher education.

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Carers Trust

Information and guidance on studying and training.

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Learning and Work Institute

Information and resources related to work and studying.

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The other big questions

What are my further education options?

Here you can explore your options for once you’ve completed your GCSEs, whether it’s study further or something else.

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What are my higher education options?

Higher education can come in all shapes and sizes, and there are plenty of factors to consider when making your choices.

Find out more