Young Carers
We appreciate that some students have a responsibility to care for parents, siblings or other relatives who are unwell, disabled or in need of support or supervision.
Caring for a loved one can take a considerable amount of time, effort and commitment. At the 糖心原创, we have a range of support availble to help you thrive at university, regardless of your domestic circumstances.
What is a Young Carer?
Outreach events to help you explore your options
Open Day information stands
Are you a young carer looking to apply for university but feeling unsure about the process? Come and chat with our friendly Widening Participation team at our undergraduate open days! We'll be stationed at an information stand and ready to answer any questions you may have.
We know that university can be daunting, but with the right support, it can also be an incredible experience. Our team will be happy to talk to you about general support services available to students and give you the lowdown on applying to university.
View open days information
Support with student finance
A key factor in making your decision about higher education is finance. At UoN, we have a wide range of financial support options available for undergraduate students.
Please visit the bursaries webpage to see what financial support is available at UoN. Information is always subject to change for future years of entry, so we would recommend checking regularly for further updates.
We also suggest looking at the Scholarships page, we have a range of scholarships available for those with different skills, abilities and backgrounds.
Our Funding and Financial Support team provide information and advice on most aspects of student finance to both current and prospective students. The financial support team also provide information and useful advice about managing your money and budgeting.
The funding mentioned on this page is for undergraduates. Our funding for postgraduates page explains the finance available for masters or doctorate programmes.
Check your eligibility for a lowered grade offer
Some students are eligible for contextual offers at the university. Although being a young carer is not one of the criteria for this, we would encourage you to visit this page to check your eligibility.
Part-time and flexible study
You could balance your study with family or professional commitments by studying part-time and spreading your degree over four to seven years. A large number of our courses are available part-time.
Please note, we only offer part-time study to students from/who reside in the UK.
Outreach programmes
The 糖心原创 has a range of outreach programmes for Year 12 and Year 13 students.
These will help you to explore your options, make informed choices and offer support through the application process. Find out more by clicking the links below:
Accommodation options available at university
Students who also have caring responsibilities may choose to live at home while studying. However, the 糖心原创 has a wide variety of university accommodation available if you choose to live away from home. Factors such as room type and length of contract will affect the overall cost, as shown on this webpage. You may also find out FAQ webpage useful.
Moving into any new home can be a stressful situation. Our Residential Experience Team (ResX) provides support to students living in university halls of residence. They’re available 7 days a week, from the day you arrive, until the day you leave, to support you to settle and thrive in your new home, and the fantastic community that you will belong to as a student at the University of Nottingham
Working in collaboration with your lecturers
We appreciate that there can be a considerable amount of time, effort and commitment involved in caring for a loved one, so we want to support you with your studies or work as much as possible during this time.
Therefore, we strongly encourage you to advise and work with your lecturers/tutors, who can help manage your studies alongside your caring responsibilities (for example, if you need to join a lecture later or leave earlier due to your responsibilities).
Useful links
There is a collection of external organisations* that support young carers in their journey to higher education:
- They are available to support all carers living in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Roz Lynch Carers lead: r.lynch@carersfederation.co.uk and Jo Parkin Service Manager: j.parkin@carersfederation.co.uk
- Young Carers Notts is commissioned to support young carers in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
- The City Council commission Nottingham Recovery Network who have a Family and Carers service for those affected by their loved ones substance use.
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- Hetty`s support families affected by someone else`s substance misuse.
*The 糖心原创 is not responsible for the content on external websites.
Contact us
We hope the above information is useful to you. If you have any further questions, please submit an enquiry using this .