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Young Carers

At United Colleges Group, we understand that being a young carer comes with unique responsibilities. If you regularly help care for a family member or friend who has a disability, illness, mental health condition or substance dependency, you don’t have to balance those responsibilities alone.

We are committed to creating a college where young carers feel recognised, supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.

Through our Young Carers Covenant and dedicated Student Support team, we offer a range of practical, academic, financial and wellbeing support to help you succeed during your time at college.

How we can support you

Academic support
Catch-up opportunities where appropriate
Wellbeing support
A dedicated Young Carers Champion within the Student Support Team
Free college gym membership to the Paddington Gym or weekly vouchers for Willesden Sports Centre.
One complimentary hair cut & blow dry per term at the Colleges Hair and Beauty Salon (subject to availability)
A monthly food parcel
Financial support

Young Carers Covenant

United Colleges Group has signed a Young Carers Covenant, demonstrating our commitment to recognising, supporting and empowering young carers throughout their time at college.

If you think you’re a young carer or young adult carer, or you just want to chat about support, contact our Student Support Team at studentadvice@ucg.ac.uk.

Useful Links

C arers Trust: A national charity working to improve support and recognition for unpaid carers across the UK.
Carers UK: Offers practical advice, information and support for unpaid carers, including guidance on education, finances, wellbeing and carers rights.
Your local Young Carers Services
- Brent
- Westminster
- Camden

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