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A carer is defined as “anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health problem or an addiction cannot cope without their support. A carer is not a parent, unless they are caring for a disabled child, nor does it include caring responsibilities as part of a voluntary placement or paid work (e.g. child/pet minding) whether inside or outside the student’s course.”
Students who declare their caring responsibilities to Student Services will be supported in a number of ways, for example:
Further details are available on our fact sheet:
Carer Support
If you would like to apply for the carer support and bursary, please click on the following link, you will need to use your UCLan Log-in details:
Application for Carer Support and Bursary
For more information about the support available to Carers in Lancashire please have a look at the following useful links:
Blackburn with Darwen Carers Service
www.bwdcarers.org.uk
Blackpool Carers Centre
www.blackpoolcarers.org
Carers Hub Lancashire
http://ncompassnorthwest.co.uk/services/carers-support
Carers Link Lancashire
www.carerslinklancashire.co.uk
Lancashire County Council Carers Support
www.lancashire.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/adult-social-care/caring-for-someone