Before the Benefits System, There’s the Belief System Across the UK, too many 16–18-year-olds in supported accommodation face instability long before they reach adulthood. They’re expected to prepare for work, education, and independence without first being given the safety, consistency, and trust that make those goals possible. At Oasis Care, we support young people who are learning to rebuild, emotionally, socially, and practically. For most of them, “employment pathways” a

Why Belonging Matters, and Why We're Sharing This At Oasis Care, we support separated young people who arrive in the UK alone. Statutory guidance often labels them Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC), but we prefer the more respectful term separated young people. They are young people first , and deserve to be recognised as such. Through our work, we have seen how belonging can transform lives. But we’ve also learned that belonging is complex. It is shaped by statuto

Explore how commissioners in Wales can sustain high-quality care and stable placements under increasing pressure, while continuing to support young people and individuals with complex needs effectively.

Explore how flawed age assessments and unsafe accommodation are placing UASC and child refugees at risk, and why safeguarding, trauma-informed support, and compassionate care matter more than ever.

“To work in care, you have to care, it’s not just a job. It’s people’s lives.” After many years of dedication, compassion, and service,...

“When a young person first moves in, they’re often carrying more than a bag, there’s worry, hope, and a need to feel safe. Our job is to meet them with warmth, structure and time.” - Chantelle, Registered Manager What is Supported Accommodation? Supported accommodation is a safe, structured home for young people aged 16–18 who are building independence. It’s not a children’s home and not living alone. It’s the stepping stone in between, where your son, daughter or relative ha