Supporting Care-experienced, Carers and Estranged Students

Supporting care-experienced, estranged students and student carers at UWS

We understand that being a carer, a care-experienced student or an estranged student can have a big impact on your life and studies. That's why we have a dedicated team to support you as you plan to make the transistion to university study and get the most out of your time whilst you are a student here at UWS.

To help applicants make the transition to university and our students to get the most out of your time during your studies we provide a wide range of support and these include:

Supporting applicants making the transition to UWS

• Contacted early in the process of starting university
• Provide assistance during your UCAS or SAAS applications
• 1-1 advice sessions
• Access to student funding and housing advice
• Provide assistance to help you prepare for and make the and transition into degree level studies

Supporting ongoing study at UWS

• Provide priority access to UWS student accommodation, 365 days of the year
• Provide priority access to the Digital Hardship Scheme
• Access to UWS discretionary funds to help you during your studies
• Access to the Academic Skills Team and services and support in liaison with your Personal Tutor and Academic School
• Access to Counselling to support emotional wellbeing and development
• Access to Silver Cloud, a skill building tool to manage mental health and wellness
• Access to the UWS Career Services during and after your studies