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Moving out at 16

finnjames1002

Could I move to a different city at 16 with an apprenticeship and live in like a rented flat or something

Reply 1

ajayma

Yes but it would be hard to get accommodation

Reply 2

finnjames1002

Original post by ajayma

Yes but it would be hard to get accommodation

How do you mean, would I have to get some like special accommodation

Reply 3

ajayma

Original post by finnjames1002

How do you mean, would I have to get some like special accommodation

A lot of places won’t take in someone under 18 so a lot of times if you have a special circumstance it’s the only way you’ll find somewhere eg trouble at home

Reply 4

finnjames1002

Original post by ajayma

A lot of places won’t take in someone under 18 so a lot of times if you have a special circumstance it’s the only way you’ll find somewhere eg trouble at home

Ohh cool, so its doable, just gotta find a place that allows it?

Reply 5

ajayma

Original post by finnjames1002

Ohh cool, so its doable, just gotta find a place that allows it?

Yeah good luck hope you find what you need

Reply 6

finnjames1002

Original post by ajayma

Yeah good luck hope you find what you need

Thanks!

Reply 7

Kindred

Original post by finnjames1002

Could I move to a different city at 16 with an apprenticeship and live in like a rented flat or something

You can, but it's best not to do it alone because that's very difficult, so be sure to get in touch with some support. If you're unsure about anything a service like childline or the runaway helpline should be able to help.

Reply 8

Tiger Rag

You'd also have to think about how you're going to afford to live. You don't, IIRC, get a huge amount as an apprentice and you're very unlikely to get benefits. But as someone under 18, you won't pay council tax.