Information from UCAS covering a range of topics for carers. This includes support available to carers in higher education, how to share more information about your caring responsibilities on your UCAS application, financial support for carers in higher education, and mental health and wellbeing.
#WeCareToo Animations (experiences of young adult carers aged 18-25)
#WeCareToo is a campaign created by a group of young adult carers aged 18-25 in Newcastle. As part of this, they created a series of short animations in order to share their real-life caring experiences.
UCAS application tips for young carers
The Mix website full of tips and blogs for and by young carers about applying to university
Carers Inspiration Project
A collection of inspiring stories from carers who successfully applied to further/higher education and were successful despite the challenges and adversity caring can bring.
Financial support while studying at college
Young carers may be eligible for some financial support while studying at college, depending on their household income.
Digital Resources for Carers
HeppHub: Guide for young carers considering Higher Education
Useful hub of information for young carers considering Higher Education with a downloadable booklet called ‘A guide for young carers considering Higher Education’
Grants website
Website with comprehensive list of funding sources for families on low income. You can search by type of grant (children, adults, holidays, equipment etc) or by condition within the family to find specialist pots for families affected by illness or disability.
Money and benefits for carers
Website containing information about Carer's Allowance, Attendance Allowance (AA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and a wide range of other benefits and financial help available.
‘We Care’ Financial capability resources for young adult carers
Currently unavailable but there is related information for young adult carers provided by the Learning and Work Institute
Booklet for practitioners to support young adult carers around managing their money. Includes activities on planning and budgeting, smart buying and getting and using credit.
Money Skills: Money management for young people
Currently unavailable
Money Skills is designed to support both school children and teachers and youth workers and other practitioners working with individuals aged between 16 and 25 to develop practical money management skills.
Sheffield Carers Centre
Services for carers aged 18+ including advice, information, support groups and a free newsletter for carers four times a year.
Learning and Work Institute
Range of resources for professionals and young adult carers, including
'Learn Work Care' - a website dedicated to young adult carers containing advice and resources on learning and work
The 'Really Useful Book of Learning and Earning for Young Adult Carers' (RUBLE) - a resource for direct use by young adult carers, to enable them to think about their learning and development, plan ahead and develop strategies for achieving their goals.
Support for carers at University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University
Wide range of pre-entry, financial, academic and personal support for carers who are thinking of studying or are already studying at The University of Sheffield and Sheffield Hallam University.
Getting into Work: A Guide for Young Adult Carers in England
This handbook is for young adult carers who want to get into work. It will be particularly useful if you are looking for work for the first time, have been out of work for a while or if you are in work but looking for a new job.
Toolkit: Supporting Students with Caring Responsibilities (Higher Education)
Supporting Students with Caring Responsibilities: Ideas and Practice for Universities to Help Student Carers Access and Succeed in Higher Education
Toolkit: Supporting Students with Caring Responsibilities (Further Education)
A guide for colleges and services to support further education students who have caring responsibilities.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
A self-support group for anyone aged over 18 who has lost a friend or family member by suicide which meets monthly in a Sheffield city centre location.