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What does ‘care leaver’ and ‘care experienced’ mean?/ Beth yw ystyr 'gofal gofal' a 'gofal profiadol'?

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What does ‘care leaver’ and ‘care experienced’ mean?/ Beth yw ystyr 'gofal gofal' a 'gofal profiadol'?

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Centre for Excellence in Child and Family Welfare

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💡 What does ‘care leaver’ and ‘care experienced’ mean? | Raising Expectations #shorts

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Roles and Responsibilities of professionals/ Rolau a chyfrifoldebau gweithwyr proffesiynol:

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Roles and Responsibilities of professionals/ Rolau a chyfrifoldebau gweithwyr proffesiynol:

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Leaving Care Grant:

You can ask your local council for a grant of up to £2,000 to help you set up your new home.

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Where to get help if you are homeless - The Wallich

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Where to get help if you are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Wales. The Wallich, Shelter Cymru, Samaritans, Local Authory Homeless and Housing.

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Supported lodging isn't the right choice for everyone. But there are other types of accommodation that you may be able to choose from.

These include:

Specialist accommodation: This accommodation is for young people who may have a disability or need support with mental health problems. For instance, the accommodation might be a self-contained flat with 24/7 support available. If this applies to you, speak to your social worker or personal advisor for more information.

Shared accommodation: If you don't feel ready to live alone, there is the option of sharing accommodation with other young people. This means that you will have your own bedroom but share other living areas like the living room, kitchen and bathroom

Staying put: This means staying with your foster carer past your 18th birthday. You won't be in care. No one can be in care once they turn 18 and are deemed an adult. Instead 'staying put' means you can rent a room with your foster carer and pay living costs.

To go back and live with your family: Depending on the reasons why you came into care, you may consider going back to live with a parent or another family member. If this is something you're thinking about, it's important to speak with your social worker, personal advisor, as well as the family members you plan to live with.

We've also launched Gap Homes - a ground-breaking project that offers homely, affordable housing for young people leaving care.

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Supported lodgings for young people leaving care

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Supported lodgings are when people and families (sometimes called "hosts") offer to rent a room to a young person leaving care. Find out more.

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Support in your area / Cefnogaeth yn eich ardal

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Support in your area / Cefnogaeth yn eich ardal

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We’ve got you. Whether you need practical support or some advice, find out about our services near you.

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Neath Port Talbot / Cyngor Castell - nedd Port Talbot

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Neath Port Talbot / Cyngor Castell - nedd Port Talbot

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Health and Wellbeing/ Iechyd Meddwl a'th Lesiant Meddwl

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Health and Wellbeing/ Iechyd Meddwl a'th Lesiant Meddwl

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Sexual Health Clinics/ Clinigau iechyd rhywiol

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Sexual Health Clinics/ Clinigau iechyd rhywiol

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Am I entitled to a
free NHS eye test?

Whether you qualify for a free NHS eye test can depend on a few circumstances, like your age, where you live, your eye health and general health. You're eligible for an NHS eye test at least every 2 years, if you live in England or Wales and:

are 16-18 and in full-time education

are over 40 and an immediate family member has been diagnosed with glaucoma

have been diagnosed with glaucoma or diabetes

are registered as blind or partially sighted

have been advised by an eye doctor (ophthalmologist) that you're at risk of glaucoma

This is just some of the criteria for the NHS eye test. You can find out more about whether you're eligible on the NHS website.

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In England and Wales, NHS-funded eye tests and optical vouchers are available to anyone who is eligible. You can see if you are here.

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Find a Dentist / Dewch o Hyd i Ddeintydd

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Find a Dentist / Dewch o Hyd i Ddeintydd

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Find a dentist near you on the NHS website. Check your local dentist’s opening times, services, facilities, reviews and ratings.

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How to register with a doctors / Sut i gofrestru gyda meddyg

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How to register with a doctors / Sut i gofrestru gyda meddyg

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Anyone in England can register with a GP surgery to access NHS services. It's free to register.

You do not need proof of address or immigration status, ID or an NHS number.

GP surgeries are usually the first contact if you have a health problem. They can treat many conditions and give health advice. They can also refer you to other NHS services.

How it works

Most people need to register with a surgery close to where they live.

You can use the Find a GP service to look for a surgery.

In the search results you can see:

if a GP surgery is currently accepting patients

reception opening times

reviews of the surgery

Once you've chosen a surgery, you'll need to fill in a registration form. These are usually available on:

the NHS App

the GP surgery's website

the GP surgery's profile page on the NHS website (Find a GP)

You can also get a paper form from the surgery.

It's also possible to register with a GP surgery outside your local area.

Do I need ID or proof of address?

No, you do not need ID, an NHS number or proof of address to register.

Some GP surgeries ask for supporting documentation as it can:

help the surgery find your medical records or transfer them from your current GP

confirm that you live in the surgery's area (or "practice boundary") if they do not accept patients from outside this area

If you do not have a permanent address you can still register using a temporary address or the address of the GP surgery.

Can a GP surgery refuse to register me?

A GP surgery can refuse to register you if:

they're not accepting new patients

you live outside their area and they only accept patients inside this area

you have been removed from that surgery before

If a GP surgery refuses to register you, they must write to you within 14 days explaining why.

If you have problems registering with a GP surgery, contact:

Registering children

Children under 16 need to be registered by their parent or guardian. This usually means filling in a separate form. You may also be asked to provide a form of ID to prove that you're their parent or guardian.

If you have a personal child health record (red book) from the birth of your child, it will help to provide this.

Changing GP surgeries

You can change your GP surgery if you need to.

This might be because:

you've moved

you've had problems with your current GP surgery

you were removed from the patient list

When you register with a new GP surgery, you'll usually get a message to tell you your registration has been successful.

Your medical records will be transferred from your old GP. This can take up to 28 days.

Changing your address

You should tell your GP surgery if you change your address.

If you do not tell your GP that you've moved there's a risk that:

NHS letters giving appointment dates or test results go to the wrong address

your GP surgery may not be able to provide home visits or other services if you move outside their area

If you register with a new GP, they will let your old GP know you've moved.

Registering as a temporary resident

You can register as a temporary resident with a GP surgery for up to 3 months. This can be helpful if you're living away from home but do not want to change your home GP surgery.

To register you'll need to fill out a temporary services form (GMS3), available from GP surgeries.

After 3 months, you'll have to reapply to register as a temporary resident or become a permanent patient.

You may also be able to register as a temporary resident if you are visiting from abroad.

If your application is refused, you can still receive any treatment you need immediately for up to 14 days.

Registering someone you care for under the Mental Capacity Act

If someone over 16 is unable to register with a GP because they cannot make decisions about their care, registration can be done by:

a relative

the main carer

a lasting power of attorney

a person appointed by a court under the Mental Capacity Act

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Find out how to register with a GP surgery in England.

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How to find your NHS number / Sut i ddod o hyd i'ch rhif GIG

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How to find your NHS number / Sut i ddod o hyd i'ch rhif GIG

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Use this service to get your NHS number.

Your NHS number is a 10 digit number, like 485 777 3456.

You do not need to know your NHS number to use NHS services, but it can be useful to have it.

Who can use this service

You can use this service if you live in England. You can also use this service for someone else.

Before you start

We'll ask for your name, date of birth and postcode. We'll send a text, email or letter with your NHS number to you.

If you're using this service for someone else, enter their details. They'll be sent their NHS number.
Start now
Other ways to get your NHS number

If you cannot get your NHS number online you can:

find it on any letter from the NHS like a prescription or appointment letter

call your GP surgery and ask them for your number

About using this service

By using this service you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and privacy policy.

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Use this service to find your NHS number.

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What is an NHS number? / Beth yw rhif GIG?

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What is an NHS number? / Beth yw rhif GIG?

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What is a pathway plan and personal advisor?/ Beth yw cynllun llwybr a chynghorydd personol?

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What is a pathway plan and personal advisor?/ Beth yw cynllun llwybr a chynghorydd personol?

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What is a pathway plan and personal advisor?

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Leaving care can be a big leap. But there should be a plan in place to make it a bit easier. If you’re a care-experienced person, you’re entitled to a pathway plan, a needs assessment and a personal advisor.

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Food shopping tips/ Cynghorion Siopa am Fwyd

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Food shopping tips/ Cynghorion Siopa am Fwyd

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TGP Cymru is a registered provider of statutory advocacy services. In line with the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016, TGP Cymru successfully applied to Care Inspectorate Wales to provide regulated advocacy services. This means that Care Inspectorate Wales is satisfied that TGP Cymru meets all standards of service provision as specified in Regulation 27 of the Act.

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Your rights and entitlements/ Eich hawliau a’ch hawliau

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Your rights and entitlements/ Eich hawliau a’ch hawliau

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There is a lot of legislation, regulation and guidance which explains care experienced children's rights, and care leaver entitlements. These documents detail what rights and entitlements you have because you are, or have been, living in care.

It's important for you to remember that you matter - you have rights. You should always be treated with respect, and should be listened to.

You have the right to be well looked after, to feel safe and to have a say in decisions that are made about you. Adults are responsible for promoting and safeguarding your rights.

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Children's Rights | Your Rights and Entitlements in Care | NYAS

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Care-experienced children and young people deserve to know their rights and have them respected. Learn more about your rights and entitlements.

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Advocacy is about speaking up for children and young people, making sure that their rights are respected and their views are heard in decisions which affect them. Advocacy is also about supporting children and young people to speak up for themselves, informed by the international framework provided by the UNCRC.

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Amplifying the voices of care experienced young people in Wales

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Supporting People in Wales | Children’s Rights in Wales | NYAS Cymru

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NYAS Cymru fight for children’s rights in Wales. We help to empower care-experienced children, young people and adults in vulnerable situations across Wales.

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A care leaver local offer is a document published by a local authority that outlines the specific services and support available to young people leaving care, including their statutory rights and any discretionary help. This offer, required by the Children and Social Work Act 2017, must cover areas like health and well-being, education, employment, accommodation, and participation in society.

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Compare different local authorities to discover how they support care leavers and encourage councils to improve support in multiple areas, including;

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Money Saving tips/ Awgrymiadau Arbed Arian

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Money Saving tips/ Awgrymiadau Arbed Arian

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Money- I need some/ Arian - Mae angen peth arna i!

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Money- I need some/ Arian - Mae angen peth arna i!

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Benefits and Entitlements/ Budd-daliadau a hawl i fudd-daliadau

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Benefits and Entitlements/ Budd-daliadau a hawl i fudd-daliadau

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Benefits and Entitlements - Young Parents/ Budd-daliadau a Phethau i’w Hawlio - Rhieni Ifanc

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Benefits and Entitlements - Young Parents/ Budd-daliadau a Phethau i’w Hawlio - Rhieni Ifanc

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Benefits and Entitlements- Education/ Budd-daliadau a Phethau i’w Hawlio - Addysg

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Benefits and Entitlements- Education/ Budd-daliadau a Phethau i’w Hawlio - Addysg

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The Getting Ready Project provides support for young people to safely transition from care. We aim to empower young people by enhancing their knowledge and understanding of their rights and entitlements when planning to leave care, and we do this through the provision and creation of online resources produced in partnership with care experienced young people. All our resources are bespoke and specific to each local authority, taking into consideration geographical differences and if this is a strategy you feel would support your area then please do get in touch with us.

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Amplifying the voices of care experienced young people in Wales

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We can run group workshops for young people or foster carers on any of the topic areas covered in our resources.

For more information contact us on gettingready@childreninwales.org.uk