Support for Young Carers
Go Higher West Yorkshire have put this information together to help young carers understand the support that is on offer at our Partner Higher Education Institutions, and regionally.
This support ranges from financial to well-being and we hope you find the links and contact details useful.
If you feel comfortable doing so, it can be a good idea to notify University or College about your caring experience or commitments when applying. This gives them the chance to work with and understand you. It should also enable College or University to provide the best support they have available, to help you succeed and enjoy your time in Higher Education.
GHWY have created a fun HE myth busting game with content specifically relevant to young carers. If you are a practitioner in this field please email hello@gohigherwestyorks.ac.uk for a copy.
Colleges and Universities
Below you will see the support available from West Yorkshire Colleges and Universities, as well as additional helpful websites.
Select the University or College below for more information
Bradford College
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University of Bradford
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Calderdale College
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University of Huddersfield
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Kirklees College
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Leeds Conservatoire (Formerly Leeds College of Music)
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University of Leeds
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Leeds Arts University
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Leeds Beckett University
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Leeds College of Building
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University Centre Leeds (Leeds City College)
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Leeds Trinity University
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University Centre at Wakefield College
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Additional and localised support
Additional Resources
UCAS Young Carers Guidance
Description: Specific Information, Advice and Guidance for young carers thinking about higher education
Link: https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/individual-needs/students-caring-responsibilities
Learning and Work Institute
Description: Information and resources related to work and studying
Link: https://learningandwork.org.uk/what-we-do/social-justice-inclusion/young-adult-carers/
Carers Trust
Description: Information and guidance on studying and training
Link: https://carers.org/studying-and-training/studying-and-training
Carers Allowance
Description: The government website on financial support for young carers.
Link: https://www.gov.uk/carers-allowance
Bradford
Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families
Description: Advice; Information; Signposting; Support (e.g. informal help) for ages 15 to 18 years. One to One, Groups. Monday – Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Link: https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind/youth-wellbeing/find-a-service-near-you/bradford-young-carers-service/
Young Carers Resource
Description: Carers’ Resource is a local specialist carer centre which provides support for young carers in the Bradford, Harrogate and Craven districts of Yorkshire.
Link: https://youngcarersresource.org/
Carers UK
Description: Advice, information and support for young carers.
Link: https://www.carersuk.org/search/bradford-young-carers-scheme
Leeds
Carers Leeds
Description: For ages 16-25 living in Leeds caring for a friend or family member with an illness, disability or addiction. We provide one on one support sessions in the carer’s house, in the community or at the Carers Leeds centre giving information and advice and emotional support. We also run group sessions, activities and trips to enable young adult carers to have a break and meet other young people who are caring.
Link: https://www.carersleeds.org.uk/our-support-service/young-adult-carers/
Family action Leeds
Description: Provides specialist information, advice and support for Young Carers, families and practitioners to improve the wellbeing of Young Carers in Leeds.
Link: https://www.family-action.org.uk/what-we-do/children-families/leeds-young-carers-support-service/
Mind Mate (NHS)
Description: If you feel you cannot talk about your feelings with the person you are caring for then there may be other people you can turn to. Try out Find your Mindmates to help you think about who these people might be.
Link: https://www.mindmate.org.uk/are-you-a-young-carer/
Huddersfield
Kirklees Young Carers & Young Adult Carers (Barnardo’s)
Description: Provides assessed 1:1 and group support to young carers aged 8 to 17. Practical and emotional support to young carers in transition from children to adult services. Information and guidance as well as ensuring young adult carers get an assessment of their needs
Link: https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/services/kirklees-young-carers
https://www.barnardos.org.uk/what-we-do/services/kirklees-young-adult-carers
Carers Count (Kirklees Council)
Description: If you give time and energy to look after a family member or friend in Kirklees and you have questions which need answering, this is your guide to accessing help and support.
Link: https://carerscount.org.uk/
Wakefield
Wakefield Council
Description: A good point of contact for the most up to date services in the Wakefield area.
Link: https://www.wakefield.gov.uk/schools-and-children/early-help/young-carers
Wakefield District Young Carers (Wakefield Council)
Description: Young Carers group is for any young person 11 to 19 (and attending secondary school) who participates in any kind of caring for a family member who needs help.
Link: http://wfyouth.co.uk/young-carers/
Carers Wakefield
Description: Carers Wakefield & District offer a free confidential information and support service to Carers aged 17 to 25.
Link: https://www.carerswakefield.org.uk/
