The plea has been made by care leaver groups and charities to ensure students with experience of care, as well as young people unable to return home due to family health reasons, are being supported during the festive period.
An open letter to university vice-chancellors has been written by groups, including the Care Leaver Covenant, its delivery partner Spectra and the charities Become and Stand Alone, calling for measures to combat isolation.
Recommendations include ensuring access to libraries, labs and studios as they are a “invaluable spaces for students to meet and spend time with others”.
There also needs to be clear communication around Covid-19 testing, the letter adds.
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