Queen’s University Belfast is committed to providing support for students who are care experienced. This section of the website highlights support available within the University along with external supports. If you can't find answer to any of your questions please contact Julie-Ann: j.a.hamilton@qub.ac.uk 

• Guaranteed Student Accommodation

  Accommodation is guaranteed to Queen's students who are care experienced: 

  “PLACES GUARANTEED TO QUEEN’S STUDENTS IRRESPECTIVE OF YEAR OF STUDY: Care Leavers - any student who is leaving care of their local authority or Health and Social Care Trust and is studying at Queen’s. To be eligible, students must have applied for accommodation by 1 July 2020 and be able to provide written, supportive evidence from the local authority or Health and Social Care Trust to Queen’s Widening and Participation Department.” Click here to view Queen's Accommodation policy

  Find out more about Queen’s Accommodation here

  If you need more advice please contact Julie-Ann Hamilton in Widening Participation Unit: j.a.hamilton@qub.ac.uk 

• Mental Health and Wellbeing Support

  All new care experienced students to Queen's will be invited into a one to one support meeting with Julie-Ann Hamilton. During the meeting students can raise and issues or concerns they may have, and also find out about range of supports available. If relevant, students will be encouraged to engage with appropriate support services. Students will also be offered wellbeing support or Mental Health Coaching. 

  If you are a returning student and would like a one to one support meeting with Julie-Ann, please email: j.a.hamilton@qub.ac.uk  

  For 2020-21, Widening Participation Unit are running Living Life to the Full classes for students: find out more here 

• Support Services at Queen's

  Click on links below to find out more about support services in the University. 

  • Queen's Accommodation
  • Widening Participation Team
  • Learning Development Service
  • Students' Union Advice 
  • Student Wellbeing (including counselling)
  • Student Wellbeing - Emergency Contacts 
  • University Schools
• External Support Services
  • Propel- Propel is part of Become, a charity for children in care and young care leavers. They provide help, support and advice for young people who have spent time in care.
  • Include Youth- Include Youth is a regional rights-based charity for young people in or leaving care, from disadvantaged communities or whose rights are not being met to improve their employability and personal development. They work with children and young people between the ages of 14-24.
  • Voypic- Voice of Young People in Care (VOYPIC) is an independent Northern charity that promotes the rights and improves the lives of children and young people in care.
  • The Fostering Network NI- The Fostering Network delivers the Fostering Achievement project which aims to improve educational attainment among children in care. Support can include one-to-one tuition, driving lessons, sports lessons or equipment, educational materials, and computer equipment.