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Students can access a variety of support to manage their mental health and wellbeing in higher education – ranging from help with a specific condition through to ways they can look after their general wellbeing.

Work experience is an important feature of any strong university application. For certain degree courses, though, it's an essential entry requirement.

In its latest report in the Next Steps series, UCAS, with support from the Carers Trust, uses brand new insight collected from the new set of widening participation questions on the UCAS application to examine the educational experiences of young adult carers.

More than one in four students who apply through UCAS each year share a disability. Disabled students are entitled to reasonable adjustments to ensure they can access higher education, and they will find a variety of support available.

Counsellors can make a significant positive impact on people’s lives, and ultimately improve the health and well-being of our society.

The combination of patient care, medical knowledge, driving skills and an ever-changing working day makes being a paramedic a very popular career choice.

Over the past four years, UCAS has released these high-impact reports that shone a light on pertinent issues in education and skills.

Our best advice: start your research early. Alongside your research into courses and universities, you may also need to take your individual support needs into account when making your choices.

If you are in care, or have experience of being in care in the past, there's lots of support available in higher education to help you with finance, accommodation, and settling in.

Mental health nurses build trusting relationships with their patients and provide vital support to people experiencing mental health problems, so they can lead happy and healthy lives.

Discover good practice briefing for staff working in universities and colleges which supports the introduction of the UCAS flag to identify students with caring responsibilities from 2023 entry.

Administer the right measure of enthusiasm, curiosity, competence, and career aspirations for a compelling health personal statement.

It’s important to know what mental health and wellbeing support is available to you during your studies – and how to access it.

Mental health issues can affect any of us at any time. But do you know how to spot the signs if you, or someone you love, is struggling?

It's really important to tell your university or college about your individual needs as early as possible – this will ensure any adjustments and support are in place before you arrive.

A carer is anyone who is responsible for providing unpaid care to a family member or friend who could not cope without their support.

The Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) aims to ensure everyone has the support and adjustments they need to succeed during their studies. This information is relevant to students who normally live in Wales.

Students who do not have parents or carers who have attended university themselves sometimes find it useful to have additional information and help when making their decisions and applying to higher education.