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Are you a professional working with care leavers, or a care leaver directly impacted by the Setting Up Home Allowance (SUHA)?

Don’t miss A National Voices webinar, where we explore the findings of The Grand Campaign: A National Voice’s latest report on the challenges faced by care leavers across England.

In response to the government’s increase of the SUHA from £2,000 to £3,000 on 1 April 2023, a Freedom of Information (FOI) request revealed vast disparities in how this allowance is provided. The lack of clear national guidelines has left care leavers with inconsistent support, with some receiving as little as £1,500 while others benefit from nearly £3,500.

Key Highlights of the Report:

Many care leavers are missing out on essential items and support.
Over a quarter of local authorities have no written policy on the allowance.
One in ten authorities aren’t offering the full £3,000, despite the government mandate.
Confusing policies and a “postcode lottery” have left many young people struggling during one of the most important transitions of their lives.

Join us to:

Hear directly from our ANV Grand Campaign Ambassadors about the impact of this issue on care-experienced young people.
Explore the current guidelines and the report’s findings on how the SUHA is being implemented across local authorities.
Understand the campaign’s next steps and how you can be involved in pushing for fairness and better support for all care leavers.

Intended Audience

This webinar is for professionals working with care leavers, policy makers, and care-experienced young people who want to better understand their rights and help advocate for change.

Register now and join us in ensuring that every care leaver gets the support they need to set up their first home. For more information or any questions, please contact us at ANV@coramvoice.org.uk