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.
Named contact: Ivan Hay – i.hay@mmu.ac.uk
Named contact pre-entry: Carl Gleeson – c.gleeson@salford.ac.uk
Named contact post-entry: Megan Drew – specialistsupport@salford.ac.uk
Named contact: Ian Fazackerley- i.fazackerley@bolton.ac.uk
UCAS
Specific IAG for young carers thinking about higher education.
Carers Trust
Information and guidance on studying and training.
Learning and Work Institute
Information and resources related to work and studying.
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.
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.
