A Students' Union that cares
Arguably within the North East, Durham Students’ Union is behind in engagement and support for student carers. The university also falls behind in support provisions for carers. A number of ways to improve this shortfall are listed within the policy.
Related Officer: Welfare Lib
Passed/Renewed: 16/06/2017
Expiry: 16/06/2019
Last updated: Epiphany 2019
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Easter 2017 Policy passed.
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Michaelmas 2017 A page is setup with resources for carers on the Students' Union website.
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Epiphany 2018 The discussions for the 2019/20 Access Agreement ensure that carers are included within widening participation activity, particularly by working with the organisations "Young Carers" and "Looked after Young People". The SU has funded two child-friendly events for the newly launched Mature Students Association.
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Epiphany 2019 Carers to be a named group in the 2020/21 Acess and Participation plan. Durham SU have continued to fund child friendly events for the Mature Students Association (MATSA).
