WELCOME TO THE PLATFORM:
Adulting shouldn’t mean doing it alone.
A calm, supportive space for everyday adult life - made by care-experienced people, for care-experienced people.
You don’t have to figure everything out alone; we’re here to guide you forward.
Or simply scroll down to explore at your own pace..
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What you’ll find here..
The Adelphi Digital Platform is a supportive space created to help with the everyday parts of adult life - the practical stuff, the emotional stuff, and the things people don’t always explain clearly.
Adelphi is separate from your Local authority. Nothing here is about checking up on you, assessing you, or telling you what you should be doing.
The name Adelphi comes from a word meaning siblings. It reflects the idea of chosen family - having support alongside you, even when that hasn’t always been there.
This space was shaped by lived experience and conversations with young people, built on the belief that while our past make us who we are, it is not our whole story.
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Help with housing, money, food, work, and life admin - explained clearly and without judgement.
This includes the kind of things people often assume you already know, but don’t always explain.
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Guidance around wellbeing, relationships, boundaries, and emotional regulation, shaped by real experiences and designed to feel supportive, not clinical.
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Straightforward information about your rights and entitlements, written in plain language so you can understand what support you’re entitled to and how to access it.
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Adelphi keeps personal information to a minimum. We collect small amounts of anonymous usage data to understand what’s helpful and improve the platform - not to monitor or judge you.
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Adelphi was created by people who are care-experienced themselves, and understand what it’s like to navigate adult life without consistent support.
It’s shaped by lived experience and ongoing conversations with young people, so the guidance here is practical, realistic, and grounded in real life.
Featured Articles
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More than “Having Been in Care”
Being in care is part of your story, not all of it. This article centres who you are beyond the label and the expectations placed on you.
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How to Build a Budget When Money Is Tight
Money stress is real and common. This guide helps you build a simple, realistic budget that works with your life, not against it.
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Making Phone Calls with Anxiety
Phone calls can feel overwhelming, especially if past experiences were difficult. This article offers gentle support to make them feel more manageable.
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Cooking When You Have No Energy
Some days, cooking feels impossible. This guide shares low-effort options that support you without pressure or judgement.
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What to Do Before Moving In: A Tick-List
Moving comes with lots of small but important steps.
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Finding Jobs That Fit Your Strengths
Not every job suits every person. This article helps you think about work in a way that values your strengths and what actually works for you.
You don’t need to use everything here.
The platform will be growing over time - start with what feels most useful for you.
EXPLORE BY TOPIC:
The platform is organised into clear categories so you can find what you need more easily, depending on what’s going on for you right now.
Each category includes varied content types, including articles, blogs, videos, lists and downloadable resources, so you can explore information in the way that works best for you.
Use the navigation menu in the top right-hand corner, or simply scroll down to explore.
Categories:
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Living & Housing
Help with finding a home, understanding tenancies, dealing with landlords, and knowing your rights around bills, repairs, and safety.
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Money & Budgeting
Support with budgeting, bills, benefits, and managing debt. Practical help for getting through the month and feeling more confident with money.
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Cooking & Food
Simple food support for when money, energy, or motivation are low. Easy meal ideas, food planning, and realistic ways to eat well.
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Practical Skills & Life Admin
Help with everyday admin and life skills. Clear guidance on forms, systems, and the things no one really explains.
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Work & Career
Guidance on jobs, work confidence, and next steps. Support with applications, workplace rights, and figuring out what comes next.
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Health & Wellbeing
Gentle support for mental and physical wellbeing. Help with routines, rest, and getting support when things feel heavy.
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Communication & Relationships
Support with boundaries, conversations, and asking for help. Guidance on navigating relationships safely and respectfully.
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Education & Development
Support with learning, training, and skill-building. Clear information on courses, qualifications, and development options.
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Support & Community
Help understanding what support exists and how to access it. Information on entitlements, services, and community support.
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Identity & Confidence
Support with understanding yourself, building confidence, and developing self-trust. Gentle guidance on self-belief, boundaries, and navigating identity when it has been shaped by change or uncertainty.
Signposted Organisations
Sometimes you might want support that goes beyond Adelphi - and that’s okay. The organisations shared here are included to help you find additional or specialist support if you need it.
You’ll also find signposted support within each category, so you can explore what feels most relevant to your own situation.
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Advice, advocacy, and support for care-experienced young people.
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Information about local authority support and entitlements for care-experienced young people.
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Free, confidential advice on money, benefits, housing, work, and legal issues.
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Housing advice, homelessness support, and information about housing rights.
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Mental health information, guidance, and support services.
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Careers advice, CV support, and guidance on training and work routes.
Please note: Adelphi doesn’t run or manage these services, but we’ve signposted them because they may be helpful in different situations.
Each organisation explains their support, eligibility, and how they work on their own website, so it’s always best to check there for the most up-to-date information.
Under 25? Know your Rights.
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Your Rights: Accessing Support
Leaving care does not mean losing support. This article explains what help you are still entitled to and how to access it.
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Your Rights: Tenancy & Housing
Care leavers have specific protections when renting. This guide explains your housing rights and what to do if something does not feel right.
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Your Rights: Financial Support
As a care leaver, you may be entitled to extra financial help. This article explains what support exists and how to ask for it.
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Your Rights: Access to Food Support
Struggling with food is not a personal failure. This guide explains your right to food support and how to access it without shame.
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Your Rights: Health Entitlements
Care leavers have additional health entitlements that are not always explained. This article outlines what support you can access.
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Your Rights: Advocacy and Support
You do not have to handle systems alone. This guide explains what advocacy is and how to get someone in your corner.
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Your Rights: Identity Support Resources
You have the right to explore who you are safely and without judgement. This article explains what identity-based support exists and how to access spaces that respect you.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
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The platform was created by care-experienced people, for care-experienced people.
Whether you're preparing to live independently, have been living independently for years, or simply want somewhere to access trusted guidance, opportunities and practical support, the platform is here for you.
There's no age limit, no referral needed and no expectation that you're facing a crisis. Sometimes we all need somewhere to learn something new, find the right information or simply know we're not doing life alone.
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Simply create a free account and explore at your own pace.
Whether you're looking for practical guidance, wellbeing resources or opportunities through our initiatives and partners, everything is organised into easy-to-navigate categories. Dip in for five minutes or spend longer exploring - it's there whenever you need it.
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Yes.
Creating an account and accessing the platform is completely free.
Some opportunities or services provided by external partners may have their own costs, but we'll always make this clear. Our aim is to remove as many barriers as possible by bringing trusted support and opportunities together in one place.
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No.
You don't need a referral or to be working with a local authority, personal adviser or any other organisation to access the platform.
Whether you're currently receiving support, have left services years ago or simply want somewhere to access trusted information, you're welcome here.
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Yes.
Although it's a website rather than a traditional app, you can add it to your phone's home screen in just a few taps, giving you quick access whenever you need it.
There's nothing to download from an app store, making it suitable for environments where downloading apps to your device isn't possible.
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The platform is continually evolving.
We're regularly adding new guides, wellbeing content, opportunities, initiatives and partnerships, so there's always something new to explore. Think of it as a resource you can come back to throughout adulthood, whenever life throws you something new.
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That's absolutely okay.
The platform isn't just for times of crisis or major life changes. Many people use it to learn new skills, discover opportunities, explore wellbeing resources or simply know where trusted information is when they need it.
We believe prevention is just as important as support.
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Adelphi is designed to provide trusted information, practical guidance and opportunities to support everyday life and independence.
While many people find our resources helpful during difficult times, we're not a crisis or emergency service. If you or someone else is at immediate risk, please contact the appropriate emergency or crisis services.
EXPLORE MORE WITH ADELPHI: This is just one part of the wider Adelphi ecosystem. Discover our other initiatives and support, designed to empower and reduce barriers for care-experienced people across the UK.