The DWP Care Leaver Marker
The Leaving Care Service will also encourage you to let the DWP know you are a care leaver. The purpose of the marker is so the DWP know how many people claiming benefits are care leavers.
If you agree to let the DWP know you are a care leaver they may be more understanding of your circumstances and may be able to offer more support and information to make sure you are getting all the financial and practical support you can.