University and college named contacts for young carers

This page provides links to where you can find details of the named contact for students with caring responsibilities at Scotland's universities and some local colleges too.

Scotland's colleges and universities recognise the challenges students with caring responsibilities can face in accessing and progressing through Higher Education, so many have additional supports in place, both pre-entry and throughout. Support varies across institutions, and may include:

Pre-application support
A named contact for support throughout studies
Access to additional funds
Additional academic support and flexibility
Support to communicate caring responsibilities with lecturers and tutors.
Access to student wellbeing services, counselling and health services

LEAPS can support LEAPS-eligible Young Carers to initiate contact with the named contact at the institution(s) they are considering or planning to study at, to discuss what support is available and to put this in place in time for starting the course. Get in touch with us and we can make an introduction between you and any named contacts you'd like to speak with. Or you can contact a university direct, using the links below - whichever method you prefer!

University Webpages on Support for Carers

Abertay University

University and college named contacts for young carers

University Webpages on Support for Carers

Local College Named Contacts