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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/disability-dis…

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.

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! 👉uniofbath.questionpro.eu/doctoral-self-… ❗️Remember that indirect experience is still self-relevant❗️ #phdchat #phdlife

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:

Check out our very own Jim Pope and Jennifer Daley talking about flock and how all the pieces came together to create the show. londonlive.co.uk/arts-and-cultu…

We’re 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

New report from Coram Voice

In front of a fire with blankie resting after yesterday's very interesting #CE Symposium like a #secretsociety organised by Annie Skinner👏with Jim Goddard @DrMommyAmyGill me🏵 Rebekah Pierre @its_inthetrees @jojowasawoman Dey, & inspirational performance by Sally Bayley🌟

The first kinship care debate of the new Parliament - led by Alistair Strathern 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.

I was pleased to be invited, by the Scottish Journal of Residential Child Care (CELCIS), to write a review of 'Free Loaves on Friday', edited by Rebekah Pierre (Rebekah Pierre). My review of this important book has just been published, here: celcis.org/application/fi…

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 [email protected]. youtu.be/S9PEsFfU6Wo?fe…

If you're thinking of how to spread joy a little through these winter months there's no better way than donating to The Gold from the Stone Foundation and their Christmas Dinner for care leavers. Warm feelings guaranteed.

Delighted to share my latest article based on the meaning of 'Family' & 'Family Relationships' for young people with #careexperience. Published recently in the Irish Social Worker Journal. IASW #CEP #SocialWork #AlternativeCare Declan Coogan PhD Voice - Independently Run

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 Learn more. 👇 bigissue.com/news/social-ju…

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What do Andrea Danese David Trickey @NetherwoodPenny Amy Stevens Dr Eva A Sprecher Dr Siobhan Hugh-Jones @nshaughnessy1 Solace Leeds Professor Chérie Armour @sarah_lloyd15 Dr Ron Dodzro Martha Pearson and Dr Jenny Perry all have in common? Yup, they're at #UKPTS2025 Tickets & info: ukpts.org/conference2025

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Valuable conference on childhood trauma in diverse communities in Leeds today #UKPTS2025 ... I have learnt so much: Wow! moments from @LeedsSolace, ATTUNE Research Project, Andrea Danese, Dr Siobhan Hugh-Jones, @ReTHINK and Dr Eva A Sprecher to name a few. More over on BlueSky...

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