Support for Care Leavers

At Liverpool Hope University we aim to support Care Leavers throughout their time at University. We have a range of support services set up to help students make the transition into Higher Education. We also provide continuing support throughout the University experience, helping you to achieve success.

What is a Care Leaver?

We understand Care Leavers to be young people aged 18-21 who have been looked after for 13 weeks or more since the age of 14, or young people who cease to be looked after / accommodated when coming to university.

However we understand that every student's circumstances are different and we consider all requests for additional support carefully. We also understand that as a Care Leaver you may not want or need additional support.

Extra Advice and Support

In addition to the support offered to every student, Student Development and Wellbeing will offer you:

Help in securing 365 day accommodation throughout your time at Liverpool Hope University;
Easy access to financial help and guidance;
A link between the University, you and your local authority, before and during your course;
Information about the various services that Liverpool Hope University offers;
A person you can simply chat to about anything you are unsure about.

Accessing Support

If you are a current student and would like to discuss your situation further, or a student thinking about coming to Liverpool Hope, please contact Student Development and Wellbeing by telephone 0151 291 3274 or by email sdw@hope.ac.uk. We'll be happy to answer any questions and discuss any issues you have. In particular, we have a specialist welfare and benefits adviser who can help ensure you are receiving correct financial support.

Social Workers - please contact Student Development and Wellbeing for help and advice on helping / advising young people who wish to apply to university.

Useful Websites

These websites are useful to those applying to university as well as those currently at university:

General

Aim Higher

www.nwacf.com - resource for professionals in the field of social care for young people.

www.connexions-direct.com

Information on Your Rights

Anational Voice – Organized for, and run by, care leavers.

Voice – Voice is an independent advocacy organization.

Department for Education

NYAS – National Youth Advocacy Service

Information About Financial Support

Bright Knowledge - Education charity BrightsideUNIAID provides advice about student finance and much more in the online Bright Knowledge library.

EGAS Online - Education Graduation Advice Site

Directgov Student Finance - This site provides services and information for those in England who are interested in financial support for students in Higher Education.

Lifelong Learning

Information on Qualifications, Course and University Choice