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Carers centres

To find your local carers centre go to https://carers.org/ [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] or contact Carers Trust Scotland 0300 772771 or scotland@carers.org.

Your local carers centre will provide a wealth of information which will support you in your role. They will be able to give you advice about local supports, services and funding available to student carers.

NB: Remember to check that the contact details for your local carers centres are on your university student carer webpage

Care Information Scotland

Information on the support that carer centres can provide.

Carers Trust Scotland

The Carers Trust website is a useful resource with information on benefits, health and wellbeing, legal rights and support for carers. It also has news about local and national carer initiatives.

Going Higher for Student Carers

Carers Trust Scotland runs the Going Higher for Student Carers: Recognition Award. In this section of the website you will find a wealth of guidance and resources to support you in your Going Higher journey.

National Union of Students

Campaigning activity and research carried out relating to student carers.

Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project (MECOPP)

MECOPP offers resources, services and support to minority ethnic carers.

Carers UK

Information on policy and campaigning.
Advice on carers benefits.

Scottish Funding Council

Up-to-date statistics on student carers in Scotland.
Information around the expectations of the SFC about how universities should be supporting student carers.

SAAS website

Information on funding and living costs grants for student carers.

UCAS

Information for students with caring responsibilities.

Carer Positive

Carer Positive aims to encourage employers to create a supportive working environment for carers in the workplace.

Useful networks

There are three networks of colleges and universities that work across different geographical areas in Scotland. These groups focus on practice and support for students who are care-experienced, estranged or carers. The networks bring together access and support practitioners from further and higher education and the third sector to discuss, share and collaborate on good practice.