Information for staff supporting students as parents and carers. Support for Student CarersThe University of Edinburgh supports student carers who provide unpaid care for a friend or family member.The Widening Participation Team offer support and advice to those with caring responsibilities.Widening Participation Team - Support for student carersYou may also want to direct students to support through Carers Trust ScotlandCarers Trust ScotlandThe Students’ Association hosts an active Student Carers group which aims to provide a safe space for Student Carers to come together, discuss the issues affecting them, and campaign to improve their student experience.Student Carers Facebook page Support for Student ParentsMany students have children or other dependents to care for whilst they are at University and others may become parents or acquire additional responsibilities during their programme of study.The Students' Association is host to a group for student parents. The group exists to provide a safe space within Edinburgh University Students' Association where Student Parents can come together, discuss the issues affecting them, and campaign to improve their student experience.Student Parents Facebook pageContact student parents group - studentparents@eusa.ed.ac.uk This article was published on 2024-11-12
