I had the privilege of giving a keynote at #UKPTS2025 last week - so proud to represent the voices of care-experienced people who have generously contributed to this work discuss why providing children in care access to the best evidenced assessment support is vital. @UKPTS
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#UKPTS2025 is finally here. Let us know if you are joining us @nexusunileeds or if you're following along here with our selected highlights throughout the day.
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Two of our Trustees, who were involved in shaping the job description for our new Care Experienced Consultant roles, share more about these new jobs with Blue Cabin:
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I visited Downing Street earlier to week to speak to a group of care experienced people who are petitioning the government to scrap local connection rules for care leavers; a measure promised by Starmer at the annual Labour conference. #CEP
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If you're thinking of how to spread joy a little through these winter months there's no better way than donating to @GoldFSF and their Christmas Dinner for care leavers. Warm feelings guaranteed.
It's #GivingTuesday and here at @GoldFSF we believe in the power of community. This December, let's come together and bring joy to young care leavers. Let's remind them that they are not alone, and give them a Christmas to remember.
Donate today- youtube.com/watch?v=Dx8o88Hpā¦
East London calling. There are 50 free places for care leavers aged 18-25 yrs for Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day in Hackney. It is totally free. To make a referal please write to Kausar at this address
Hackneyxmasdinnerguests@gmail.com.
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I was pleased to be invited, by the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care (@CELCIStweets), to write a review of 'Free Loaves on Friday', edited by Rebekah Pierre (@RebekahPierre92). My review of this important book has just been published, here: celcis.org/application/filesā¦
The first kinship care debate of the new Parliament - led by @alistrathern at 4pm in Westminster Hall today.
Recent Budget announcements, including a kinship financial allowance pilot, are sure to be covered, alongside the upcoming Children's Wellbeing Bill.
Online symposium Monday 11 November, 9.30am - 3.30pm
The impact of lived experience on care associated research by care-experienced researchers
Everybody is very welcome
Timetable below:
A recent report 'Disability, disparity and demand: Analysis of the numbers and experiences of children in care and care leavers with a disability or long-term health condition' has been published. For more information visit: exchangewales.org/disabilityā¦
A recent report 'Disability, disparity and demand: Analysis of the numbers and experiences of children in care and care leavers with a disability or long-term health condition' has been published. For more information visit: exchangewales.org/disabilityā¦
Weāre pleased to launch two opportunities for young women and girls aged 16-25 to help us develop a #MentalHealth storytelling intervention called My Story and Me. Attend our online workshops or join our advisory group: orlo.uk/spifu#research#GetInvolved
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As we again have a Labour government, I thought it would be good to review what the last Labour governments (1997-2010) did regarding children in care and care leavers. After that, we will have the usual general chat. If you are a care leaver of any age you are most welcome:
We have almost hit our initial recruitment target, and intend to close the survey sometime in November - so if you haven't participated yet, please consider doing so! šuniofbath.questionpro.eu/docā¦
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#phdchat#phdlife
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@BethanyJCliffe and I are recruiting to a project that is close to my heart! If you are a UK-based doctoral student like me who is (or was) doing self-relevant mental health research, please consider taking part in our survey ā”ļøuniofbath.questionpro.eu/docā¦
Our magazine is solely written and solely edited by adults who were in care as children. This is our second issue. We hope you like it and will let us know, including any ideas for improvement.
To kick off National Care Leavers Week we are releasing our October magazine. This issue shares care leaver voices across all ages and experiences, to show that leaving care does not stop at 25. You can read it using the following link: issuu.com/careleaversconnectā¦