Nottinghamshire Local Offer for Care Leavers

This page explains the support available to care leavers in Nottinghamshire so young people feel safe, supported, and informed as they move towards independence.

Leaving care is a significant milestone, and without the right support, it can feel overwhelming. The Leaving Care Local Offer sets out the services and support available for care leavers in Nottinghamshire.

Although a young person may have left care, the local authority still has a responsibility as a corporate parent to ensure care leavers are supported to thrive and have access to the same opportunities as other young adults.

This offer has been shaped by local care leavers, who shared what matters most to them.

If you require a paper copy please ask your Personal Advisor.

  • Is it for me?

    Find details about the Local Offer for Care Leavers so that you can decide if it's right for you and if you are eligible for support.
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  • Setting up home

    Find support with setting up home.
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  • Money

    As you leave care we want to support you to become a financially independent adult. We offer a range of practical support and advice, as well as direct financial support to help you make a successful shift from care to independence.
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  • Health and happiness

    Looking after your physical, mental and emotional health is important. The Care Leavers Team can help you access the right health and wellbeing services and activities to support your needs.
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  • Achievement Offer

    Find information on the Achievement Service for Nottinghamshire looked after young people aged 16-17 and care leavers aed 18-24.
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  • Family and relationships

    Support is available to help care leavers build and maintain strong, safe relationships and support networks.
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  • Things to do

    Opportunities to connect with your community, celebrate milestones, and get involved in positive activities.
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  • Useful contacts

    Find a list of useful organisations and their contact details.
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  • Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC)

    If you are a child or young person seeking asylum and in the care of Nottinghamshire, support is available for you. The UASC Team will help you understand your options, explore your future, and get the support you need.
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  • 21 Plus Service

    Find out about the 21Plus Service, which offers support for care leavers aged 21 to 24 who were looked after by Nottinghamshire County Council.
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  • Parent or parent to be offer

    Support is available if you are a care leaver who is pregnant, becoming a parent, or already caring for a child.
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  • Custody Offer

    Support for care leavers in custody, leaving custody, or under supervision with Youth Justice or Probation services.
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  • Health and wellbeing

    Looking after your physical, mental and emotional health is important. The Care Leavers Team can help you access the right health and wellbeing services and activities to support your needs.
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Further national information for care leavers is also available on the Government’s Support for Care Leavers website.

For the full Nottinghamshire Local Offer for Care Leavers Offer, download Nottinghamshire's Local Offer for Care Leavers (updated 2024) [PDF].

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