Mind of My Own
Mind of My Own is a quick and easy to use app or website that lets you share how you feel about your life, your workers, your meetings and the support you get. It is a great way to make sure your views go straight…
Advice & Information Search Results
Advice & Information
Directory resultsAccess to Records
You have a right to see the information we keep about you, this includes the files and records written whilst you are or were in care. If the Leaving and After Care Team are still supporting you, you will need to speak with your Social…
The Children in Care Council
CiCC is a group of children and young people who are in care or who have left care and aims to help you have your say about the issues that are important to you. The CiCC meet every month, with support from the Engagement and…
What to do if you are not happy with the support you are getting
It is really important that you have your say about the support you get. Your comments are important to us; good or bad and we will use it to help us improve our services. You may wish to make a compliment (say something nice),…
Other Support Available in Bedford Borough
Refugee Council (British Red Cross) – Refugee Council will look at your needs and may be able to give one-to-one support. Depending on what services are available in your area, this could include help with: Understanding the asylum process Preparing documents, e.g. letters and applications…
Other Support Available in Bedford Borough
Post 16 Education Support Service – this service work closely with the Leaving and After Care Team to make sure Care Leavers are getting the right level of support. The Post 16 Education Support Service give advice and guidance on job searches, applying for further…
Types of Accommodation
Staying Put With your foster carer if you have been living in foster care and this is what both you and your foster carer wants. You are able to remain living with your foster carer until you reach the age of 21. The Staying Put…
Applying for Benefits
Your Personal Adviser will provide advice on the benefits that you can apply for and will support you to make your application. You might be able to claim some benefits, like Jobseeker’s Allowance or Universal Credit, Housing Benefit or Income Support, depending on your circumstances.…
Money Management
We want you to be as independent as possible, so your Personal Advisor will work with you to ensure that you are feeling confident to manage your money and budgets. This can include support to make sure you have arrangements in place to pay your…
National Insurance Number
Your National Insurance number is important and is unique to you. It is a code, made up of letters and numbers and never changes. You need your National Insurance number to make sure that any tax you pay or National Insurance contributions you make are…