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Albert – son of East Anglian Chambers’ barrister Shona Harvey – is raising money for Children with Cancer UK and everyone at East Anglian Chambers very much encourages you to support him and to learn more about his recent trip to Norwich City FC ealaw.co.uk/alberts-fundra…

What happens to pets when people get divorced? Sophie Canning takes a look in this article featuring some of Chambers' beloved four-legged friends ealaw.co.uk/paws-off-pets-…

Court of Appeal issues guidance on use of intermediaries in court proceedings By Lucy Barnes, with analysis by Charlotte Youdan. ealaw.co.uk/court-of-appea…

This is such an interesting conservation. What an admirable person Lucy Barnes ⁦Lucy Barnes⁩ is. I hope she goes from strength to strength. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/col…

A welcome decision in recognising the importance of communication barriers for vulnerable individuals as a barrier to access to justice. Great article by Lucy Barnes and Charlotte Youdan, EastAnglianChambers following the recent CA judgement Re M (A Child: Intermediaries).

Are you a high-achieving student 💡 who has been in local council care, is planning to go to university 🧑‍🎓, and leaves everything to the last minute? Great news! Applications for the Quinlan Scholarship, worth £4000, close at midnight on the 1st June: crowdscholar.co.uk/scholarship-qu…

I defined success for myself before any mention publicly of being in foster care. Success I'm in control of. Foster care I wasn't. Don't feel forced to share your story. Do it on your terms and when you're ready.

I usually cringe when I see ads for foster carers. They have a bad habit of focussing on the financial aspects, portray care experienced kids in a one-dimensional way, or worse. Not this one. It’s rare to see them done well. Really appreciated this

Finally the Fellowship Award, sponsored by our board of trustees. Congratulations to Jonny: a care-experienced leader, a real advocate for young people in care, a champion of the social work profession and a pioneer exploring how new technology can benefit social work.

Social work expert Prof Rick Hood has helped contribute to a major new initiative to improve professional mental health support for children & teenagers in care across England. It sets out 20 concrete, evidence-informed recommendations to help the most vulnerable young people⬇️

Child abuse is never above the law – not even if you’re a family court judge. Protecting the identity of members of the judiciary in cases of obvious public interest risks undermining our entire legal system. ✍️ @LouiseTickle bit.ly/3H7pw4D

I'd just like to celebrate for a moment being nerdy, enjoying deep conversations, going down rabbit holes of information with no agenda other than a thirst for learning, and listening deeply to each other's perspectives in the pursuit of a truth that transcends everyone.

The next era in my advocacy journey for my community has begun ⚖️ Arguing HRA 1998 discrimination against Care Leavers in court… Thank you Garden Court Chambers Lawyers Who Care CIC FREE to attend & hybrid: gardencourtchambers.co.uk/event/free-hyb… Terry Galloway #CareLeaversCan #CEPexcellence

The rise in trauma sharing on social media. Darren McGarvey 🎤🔥 Get listening. Book incoming. ✍️📚 m.youtube.com/watch?v=f9JiGP…

🎙️ This morning, Carrie will be live on BBC Essex just after 8am, speaking about the urgent need for better support for care-experienced people as they leave the care system. 📻 You can listen live or catch up here: 👉 [bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…](bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/li…)

The appallingly comments made by Cllr Andy Osborn about children in care are doing the rounds. As far as I’m concerned, his words don’t deserve any airtime. So here’s an extract from Free Loaves on Fridays, by Sam Upton, which boldly tells those who need educating who we are.

Spoke in the House of Lords about children in Care and the difficulties they experience when they leave care. Ashley I mentioned your book ‘Looked After- A Childhood in Care which I highly recommend as it illustrates the challenges ❤️Ashley John-Baptiste

Latest Podcast Episode- Lawyers who Care with Lucy Barnes Out now! Lucy is Co-Founder and CEO of the amazing Lawyers Who Care CIC —find out more by tuning in! 👇 #activistlawyer ow.ly/bR9r50N6FGj

A pleasure to interview Lucy from Lawyers Who Care CIC - the UK's first organisation to facilitate mentoring, community and legal opportunities for care-experienced aspiring lawyers! Tune in 👇

**Our latest blog post** Lawyers who Care - with Lucy Barnes Lucy Barnes reflects on her remarkable journey to becoming a barrister and her mission to open the legal profession to others who have experienced the care system. Lawyers Who Care CIC activistlawyer.com/post/lawyers-w…