Support if you're care-experienced

If you have experience of the care system, there’s support out there for you when you're working as an apprentice.

Help for young people with experience of care – a Scottish Government guide to help you access information when you’re leaving care. The guide includes advice and links to support, including on:

• rights

• money and benefits

• housing

• education, training and jobs

• health and wellbeing

Welcome pack for care-experienced apprentices – This pack gives useful information and some insights from apprentices who have experience of the care system.

UCAS support – UCAS gives details of what you need to know if you’re interested in an apprenticeship as a care-experienced student.

SAAS Care Experienced Students' Bursary – Tuition fees and a bursary for care-experienced students on full-time undergraduate (degree) courses. 

Who Cares? Scotland – Who Cares? Scotland works with young people who have experience of being in care. They listen to you and help make sure you’re safe, healthy and supported.