Lambeth's top 10 support for care leavers

The services that work with you are your corporate parents, and we want the best for you, as we would for our own children.

We will always listen to understand how we can support you better and improve what we offer you.

As care leavers, below is a list of the top 10 ways we can support you.

  1. We pay your council tax when you move into your own place, whether you are working, in education or claiming benefits.

2. £100 towards your clothing, when you attend your first interview or start your first job.

3. Four weeks free travel paid with an oyster card, when you start a new training course or job.  All care leavers in Lambeth up to the age of 25 can now get 50% off bus and tram fares. Please talk to your PA who will be able to make an application on your behalf to access this for you.

4. A one-off payment of £2,000 will be paid towards your university costs and £100 towards your graduation gown and photograph. Your PA would attend your graduation if they are invited.

5. We make you a priority as a care leaver, when you bid for a tenancy for your own home

6. We pay the housing benefit rate equivalent for your university accommodation during breaks, if you go to university.

7. A free leisure pass to all council gyms and leisure centres in Lambeth.

8. £3,000 to help you set up when you move into your own place.

9. All care leavers up to the age of 25 are now eligible for free prescriptions through a pre-paid exemption certificate. Your PA will be able to help you apply for this

10. An automatic apprenticeship interview, if you meet the minimum requirements.