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Can I still state that I am a carer if I won’t provide as much/any care during term time?

Does living at boarding school count as being in care?

How is information about care experience used?

I am (or have been) in care – is this the same thing?

I care for someone who is not a child, what should I do?

I have been in care in the past – am I care experienced or estranged?

I have never been in care but my relationship with my parents has broken down and I have left …

I want to apply for a professional course that has a ‘fitness to practise’ requirement – will sharing a …

Is there an age limit for the care experience question?

What does ‘being in care’ mean?

What is ‘kinship care’?

Where can I get more advice if I've not decided whether to give information about my care experience?

Where can I get more information about applying to university if my parent or carer is in the UK …

Where can I get more information about applying to university as a carer?

Where can I get more information about going to university or college from care?

Why would a university or college want to know if I am a carer?

Why would a university want to know if I am care experienced?

Will taking a postgraduate qualification help my career?

Do I have to give information about a caring responsibility?

How is information about caring responsibilities used?