Kirby Road Surgery is committed to providing our patients who are living in care or leaving care with only the highest standards of support. Below is a list of organisations you may find helpful.
The Care Leaver Covenant
The Care Leaver Covenant is a national inclusion programme that supports care leavers aged 16- 25 to live independently. It covers five main areas:
- Independent Living
- Education, Employment and Training
- Safety and Security
- Mental and Physical Health
- Finance
Social Prescribers
Social prescribers support people to improve and better manage their overall well-being by helping connect them to many community- based services and organisations available locally. It is designed for people who may be socially isolated or have practical and emotional needs that affect their health and is a FREE service.
If you would like a referral to the social prescribers, contact the surgery today!
Central Bedfordshire Local Offer for Care Leavers
Our offer is to ensure all of our children and young people in Central Bedfordshire are happy, safe and healthy. Information, help and support is available on a range of issues including benefits, housing, education and training, jobs and offers from a range of nationwide providers.
Luton Care Leavers’ Charter
A website with a wealth of information and how you will be supported when you leave care.
Website: Luton care leavers’ charter
University of Bedfordshire
If you are under 25 and a care leaver the University of Bedfordshire offers a range of information and advice for you to explore.
Central Bedfordshire College
At the Bedford College Group we are committed to providing the support to our students need so that everyone achieves their full potential and has an exceptional and transformational experience. The information below details the support we offer to care leavers studying on our courses and how to access this.
Children’s Commissioner – Help at Hand
The Children’s Commissioner’s advice and assistance service, Help at Hand, can support children in care as they approach 18 and care leavers until they reach 25.
Child Law Advice
This website explains the duties of the local authority to provide services and support for children who are currently looked after or have been looked after once they reach the age of 16.
Rights 4 Children
We want you to be listened to, respected and to have a great future. Leaving care rights help ensure you get the best possible start to your adult life.
Website: Leaving care – rights4children
Barnardo’s
We want to help young people bridge the gap between living in care and independent living.
Mind BLMK
Mind BLMK is delighted to be working collaboratively with Central Bedfordshire Council and the BLMK Integrated Care Board to provide bespoke mental health support for young people aged 16-25 years across Central Bedfordshire.
BECOME
The Charity for children in care and young care leavers.
Telephone: 0800 023 2033
WhatsApp: 0786 003 4982
The Ferntree Support
The Ferntree is an Ofsted registered Supported Accommodation, which provides support and accommodation to vulnerable 16–18-year-old young people.
Telephone: 07961 682309/ 07399 886232
Website: Contact (ferntreesupport.co.uk)
Email: admin@ferntreesupport.co.uk
The Care Leavers’ Association
Providing advice, guidance and support so that care leavers may fulfil their potential as individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved.
Website: The Care Leavers Association
