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Resource Library
We have collated a range of specialist services, websites and resources for young carers and young people impacted by family substance misuse, or for those working with them.
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Money and benefits for carers
Website containing information about Carer's Allowance, Attendance Allowance (AA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and a wide range of other benefits and financial help available.
Grants website
Website with comprehensive list of funding sources for families on low income. You can search by type of grant (children, adults, holidays, equipment etc) or by condition within the family to find specialist pots for families affected by illness or disability.
HeppHub: Guide for young carers considering Higher Education
Useful hub of information for young carers considering Higher Education with a downloadable booklet.
Digital Resources for Carers
Carers UK have developed their ‘Digital Resource for Carers’ which brings together a wide range of content to ensure carers have access to useful information and advice on key areas including health & wellbeing, support, technology and caring, financial planning, and working and caring.
Financial support while studying at college
Depending on their household income, young carers may be eligible for some financial support while studying at college.
Carers Inspiration Project
A collection of inspiring stories from carers who successfully applied to further/higher education and were successful despite the challenges and adversity caring can bring.
Have a resource you'd like to share?
This is a collaborative library featuring resources from a range of organisations. If you'd like to share a resource with the community or have noticed something wrong with and existing resource, we'd love to hear from you.