Regional Peer Support Volunteer Manager at Kinship - supporting an incredible team support kinship carers across the North of England. All views are my own.
Joined October 2018
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7 Mar 2022
š£Project worker role in West Yorkshire!!
Do you want to work with the most caring, supportive and incredible group of people?
You'd also get to work for a great team in a supportive organisation! The deadline has been extended! The role is funded until the end of March 2024.
3 Mar 2022
š¢ Kinship recruitment update: We are currently recruiting for a #ProjectWorker within #WestYorkshire (21 hours p/w).
ā The closing date for this role is 9am on Monday 7 March with interviews taking place w/c 14/3.
škinship.org.uk/about-us/jobs
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19 Nov 2021
bbc.com/news/education-59339ā¦
About time! Shame this didn't come in for this school year, but this will help so many families deal with the crazy costs of school uniforms, especially those in high school #progress #schooluniformcosts
17 Nov 2021
Talking to someone who really understands is so important, and @kinshipcharity can now create even more of these incredible opportunities!
17 Nov 2021
We're thrilled that @educationgovuk has asked Kinship to develop & deliver a transformational peer-to-peer support service for #kinshipcarers in England.
Childrenās Minister @willquince joined a Kinship peer support group to announce the Ā£1m funding.š§µ
kinship.org.uk/news/kinship-ā¦
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7 Oct 2021
Some of the amazing and passionate people supporting #kinship carers in #westyorkshire. Thank you for coming to celebrate today! Thank you volunteers Dawn and Brenda, Natalie, Pesha @KellTaylor9 @ancha_mia and Ruth and Debs @foster4kirklees. You're all stars š¤©
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7 Oct 2021
The West Yorkshire Big Meet for #KinshipCareWeek Massive thanks goes to The Scarbrough Hotel, Leeds for the fantastic venue @Morrisons Morley & Guiseley @JumpIncUK #jumpincleeds @HarewoodHouse @LushLeedsSpa for their generous donations @kinshipcharity @KellTaylor9 @ancha_mia
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7 Oct 2021
What an incredible and moving morning with Kirklees Connected Persons Team. When you've got a passionate team, caring peer support and cakes and tea, it's the winning formula for a fantastic #kinshipcareweek celebration!
6 Oct 2021
Today, our Connected Persons Support team recognised our wonderful Kinship Carers. We shared stories and thanked special people who supported them on their journey. We celebrated together with brunch, cake & gifts. We've had a lovely morning! #kinshipcareweek @CllrVivKendrick
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5 Oct 2021
Excited to celebrate #kinshipcareweek and meet some of the amazing West Yorkshire kinship carers later this week! You are all an inspiration and love, support and care for your children and each other. Thank you!
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Rachael retweeted
27 Sep 2021
Following the success of last yearās event, we would like to invite you to a virtual coffee morning for all #KinshipCarers. Please send all questions in advance to michelle.silcox@ridleyandhall.co.uk and register on our eventbrite page: bit.ly/3CExdHV #KinshipCarersWeek
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Rachael retweeted
17 Jun 2021
We are very encouraged to see this clear focus on #KinshipCare: "Kinship should be prioritised and supported. Kinship carers are a huge national resource, a natural source of support for children and the contribution that they make should be much better recognised." #CareReview
17 Jun 2021
Today weāre publishing the @reviewCSC Case for Change report. It sets out what weāve made of the evidence submissions and conversations weāve had since we started the #CareReview in March. The main themes weāve identified areā¦ childrenssocialcare.independā¦
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22 Apr 2021
When you work for @kinshipcharity
Team meeting to talk about achievements and challenges while we walk. Wellbeing and team work as a priority #wellbeing #freshair #kinshipmatters
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Rachael retweeted
1 Mar 2021
Grandparents Plus has changed it's name to Kinship.
We wonāt rest until every kinship carer is recognised, valued and supported. Read more about what we aim to achieve for kinship families as Kinship.
kinship.org.uk/news/kinship-ā¦
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11 Feb 2021
What a way to start the working day! I don't have glorious sandy beaches but the woods of Huddersfield were beautiful in the snow #wellbeing #mentalhealthatwork #getyourstepsin #northteam
11 Feb 2021
Our first walking @GPlusinfo "North Team" meeting today. Thanks to @Sport_England for enabling our Kinship Active programme and making the suggestion. The health and well being of our staff is paramount during this time. Such a great way to enhance creative thinking!
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Rachael retweeted
2 Feb 2021
We have every available vehicle on the network but, like lots of you, they are getting held up in traffic. Please stay at home if you can and only travel if essential. š āļø
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27 Jan 2021
Fantastic to hear from @sarahjohal1 and Rhian @one_adoption about the work they have been doing in collaboration with @GPlusinfo in west yorkshire to further the support for kinship carers in our region. #kinshipcarematters
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Rachael retweeted
6 Jan 2021
Weāre holding a special all day online event for #socialworkers on Wed 27 Jan. Knowledge Exchange: supporting special guardians and other #kinshipcarers. Expecting to be fully booked so register asap for early bird discount: eventbrite.co.uk/e/professioā¦
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23 Dec 2020
Big thanks to everyone that donated in West Yorkshire this Christmas! You helped to bring so much joy and cheer to kinship carers all across West Yorkshire! @KellTaylor9 @ridleyandhall friends, family @Morrisons @asdamorley @sainsburys You're amazing! Merry Christmas everyone!
23 Dec 2020
Ravenscliffe, Bradford, @Morrisons E5 Bradford & Elland, @Asda Morley, @Sainsburys Greengates Bradford, @MotofixGroup Surrey, @golcarunited jnr football club, Family and friends, @TeesVTogether, @CommunityStones, @TFMradio, @salvationarmyuk Gateshead, @ridleyandhall solicitors
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Rachael retweeted
9 Dec 2020
Govt medical advisers & ministers incl @MattHancock tell grandparents theyāre at risk if they spend time with grandchildren. Itās vital that govt now prioritises #COVID19Vaccine for grandparent #kinshipcarers who are raising c100,000 grandchildren 24/7 @nadhimzahawi @vickyford
8 Dec 2020
#Kinshipcarers are often older and in worse health than other groups raising children. Our CEO @drlucypeake has written to minister for vaccines @nadhimzahawi to ask that they are prioritised in the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine. The letter in full: tinyurl.com/y4nj7qx9
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6 Aug 2020
The information we gather is used far and wide when we talk to government, Local Authorities and helps us improve the services we can offer #kinshipcare #kinshipcarematters #specialguardians #fostercarers #childarrangementorder #
6 Aug 2020
If youāre raising a relative or friendās child please help influence service & policy change through @GPlusinfoās survey. Itās for all kinship carers incl #specialguardians, family & friends #fostercarers, informal carers & those with a Child Arrangements/Residence Order š
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9 Jul 2020
Thank you to all the special guardians who shared their experiences to make this film. Hear this. Listen.
New film ā āThe First Day of Foreverā - released today about the rewards and challenges of special guardianship ā by @JudithHarwin @GPlusinfo and @CoramBAAF, funded by @IAALancaster @ESRC - available here ow.ly/jqkO50AtlCf
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