Monday 24-10-2022 - 09:34

Monday 24 – Friday 28 October 2022 marks National Care Leavers Week, which is an opportunity to reflect on the experiences of care-experienced individuals and raise awareness of support & opportunities on offer.

The Inclusion Service at Manchester Met University provides support for students who are care leavers, as well as estranged students, students with caring responsibilities, and pregnant students.

 

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Who is a Care Leaver?

 

A Care Leaver is someone who:

 

+ Is under the age of 25*

+ Has been looked after by their local authority for a period of at least 13 weeks from the age of 14

+ Was in care on or after their 16th birthday

 

* Students who're 25, but who returned to full time education before their 25th birthday and are being supported by their Local Authority Leaving Care Team will also be eligible for support.

 

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How can the Inclusion Service help?

 

We'll offer you a 1:1 meeting with an adviser who can help to ensure that you are aware of all the support available to you, both at the University and any external sources of support that may help.

We’ll help you to access academic support, financial support and help with any wellbeing matters.

The support we recommend will be captured in an Inclusion Support Plan.

 

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Tips for Care Leavers at Manchester Met

 

+ Register with the Inclusion Service

+ Contact our Advice Service for support regarding health, mental wellbeing, academic problems, housing, debt, or budgeting

+ Contact the Financial Support Team to find out about the care leavers bursary

+ Join a club or society through The Union to meet likeminded people

 

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Upcoming events for Care Leavers

 

Where: Milk & Honey Café (St Peter’s House, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9GH

 

Friday 28 October – 11:00 – 14:00

The Rees Foundation are hosting coffee and cake to celebrate National Care Leavers week on Friday 28 October @ Milk and Honey Café from 11:00 – 14:00 – all care experienced students welcome to join.

 

Wednesday 9th November between 14:00 – 15:00

The Inclusion Service will be hosting a Care Leavers & Estranged students social group on Wednesday 9 November between 14:00 – 15:00. This group will be student-led and will be a great opportunity to meet new people from a similar background.

 

To book your place please click here