Orchard Therapeutic Care
Life After Care
Orchard Therapeutic Outreach
Leaving care is a big step – and no one should have to do it alone. Our Life After Care Outreach Programme gives care-experienced young people aged 16–25 the practical tools and emotional support they need to move confidently into independence. Over 8–12 weeks, we help with housing, money management, education, employment, health and community connections – working alongside your Personal Adviser to keep your Move-On Plan on track. Importantly, this support is open to all care-experienced young people, not just Orchard Therapeutic residents.
What We Help With
Housing
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Applications and viewings
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Tenancy skills and understanding your rights
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Setting up utilities and safety checks
Money
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Universal Credit setup
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Budgeting and savings
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Accessing grants and Council Tax support
Education & Employment
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Writing CVs and job applications
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Apprenticeships, training and bursaries
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Work readiness and interview preparation
Health & Wellbeing
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Registering with GP and dentist
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Building healthy routines
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Safety planning
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Signposting to Talking Therapies and mental health support
Community
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Mentoring and peer support
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Clubs, volunteering and community projects
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Digital access and staying connected
Importantly, this programme is open to all care-experienced young people, not just those who have lived in one of our homes. You can apply for support even if you have never been a resident at Orchard Therapeutic Care.