Telling my college about being a young adult carer
Lived experience — one person's own experience, not a general rule. This is not professional, legal or medical advice.
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- 5 May 2026
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- 8 May 2026
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Demonstration content. Moving from a school with a young carers lead to a college with no obvious equivalent was harder than I expected, and I had to ask around before finding the right person to speak to.
Once I found the student support team, they were able to adjust some deadlines around my mum's hospital appointments.
Provision for young adult carers varies a lot between colleges, so it's worth asking early rather than assuming support will be offered automatically.
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