Who can help?
Who we are
The Leaving Care Team is based at the Castle Hill Centre, Castleton Street, Bolton BL2 2JW.
We are made up of social workers and personal advisers, who will support you on your journey to independent living. All young people are allocated a Leaving Care worker, who could be a social worker or personal adviser.
We have a duty system where you can speak to someone if your worker isn't available. You can contact us on 01204 337376 from 8:45am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. In an emergency, outside of these hours, call the Emergency Duty Social Worker on 01204 337777.
Who you can turn to for advice
- your personal adviser or social worker
- Care leaving team
- Housing advice
- designated doctors/nurses
Other places you can go for help
- Princes Trust
- The Rees Foundation
- Care Leavers’ Foundation
- NHS FT 0-19 Heath and Wellbeing
- Youth Offending Team
- Citizens Advice Bureau
- YMCA Bolton
If you live in Greater Manchester, you maybe eligible for free bus pass travel within Greater Manchester up to 21. Ask your personal adviser or social worker for support in applying.