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Join the Link-Up community

Link-Ups are for care-experienced young people aged 18 - 27

FAQs

Link-Ups used to be a virtual hang out for care-experienced young people.

Since then, we have developed this into Link-Up Reloaded: three in-person Link-Ups per year, for care-experienced young people aged 18 – 27, where care-experienced young people can come together to chat, develop a sense of community, and have fun together.

We play lots of games, get competitive with quizzes, debate various topics and sometimes cook or craft together. We have Link-Up Specials, too, which have included a Pancake Day special, ‘Elf Yourself’ Christmas games, a poetry workshop and more.

Our Link-Up Speakers’ Corners also welcome care-experienced speakers who share their life experiences and have an open discussion.

Once a month you will receive an update and survey for the upcoming Link Up which will inform plans for the next in-person Link Up and to help to decide the focus of the virtual Link-Up Special.

Link-Up is run by Charlene.

She is often joined by other friendly members of our Care Advice team – Rasheeda and Olu.

3x per a year Link-Up Reloaded is hosted in person (December, April and July).

Check our Instagram to see upcoming Link-Ups.

If you are aged 18 – 27 and want to meet other care-experienced young people like you at our Link-Up, fill in the form below.

The Team

Meet the friendly faces who help to run Link-Up!

Charlene Mcdonald

Support and Engagement Officer

Rebecca Jones

Advice and Support Officer, Further and Higher Education

Rasheeda White

Advice and Support Officer

Before you complete the sign-up form, please read our Link-Up Agreement.

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‘Taking Care of Me'

Our wellbeing guide, developed by the group

We want to say a massive thank you to Carmen, Florida, Rachele-Leah, Jasmine and the rest of the group, who wish to remain anonymous for their contribution to the guide.

Find out more about ‘Taking Care of Me’