Conclusion

In this section we got to know Hannah, Charlotte, Stephen and Rebecca, who shared their experiences of caring while studying and the impact of caring on their health and wellbeing. We also looked at the legislative and policy context which supports student carers in Scotland.

We hope this section has given you an insight into the experiences of student carers and an understanding of the support they may need to access, participate and succeed at university. You should feel better equipped to recognise student carers and signpost them to support available within and outside the university.

In Section 2 [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)]   you will explore the impact of caring on the student journey and the barriers and opportunities a caring role can create.