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Who Cares? Scotland supports care experienced people to have their voice heard and we make that happen in a number of ways.
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Meet our new Chair of the Board – Michael Stewart!
We sat down with our new Chair of the Board Michael to learn all about him, his experiences and his plans for the role!
Running for Who Cares? Scotland: Jeremy Dusts Off His Trainers After 40 Years
Jeremy, shares his journey back to distance running and tells us why he was determined to complete a half marathon to raise money for Who Cares? Scotland.
Walking with Love: Catching Up with Kirsty McNeill MP After Her 23-Mile Kiltwalk
After completing the 23-mile walk to Loch Lomond, we caught up with Kirsty McNeill to hear about her experience and fundraising efforts. Having already raised nearly £2,000 for Who Cares? Scotland, Kirsty shared why supporting Care Experienced people is so important to her.
Escaping the Bombers: The Experience of Children Evacuated during WW2 in Scotland
As part of Care Experienced History Month, Andrew Kendrick, Emeritus Professor at the University of Strathclyde, explores the experience of care for children evacuated during WW2 in Scotland.
Louise: Why It’s Time to Take Action on Advocacy
Our Chief Executive Louise, shares her thoughts on the need for a statutory right to lifelong, independent advocacy and why she is determined to see this right included in the Promise Bill. With Scotland at a pivotal moment in delivering the Promise, Louise and Who Cares? Scotland are calling for action on advocacy to turn commitments into reality.
Belonging by Alastair McIver
Member, Alastair McIver, describes his experience speaking at the 2024 Love Rally and the difference between ‘fitting in’ and true belonging. First published in the Winter 24 issue of SpeakOut.
Spotlight on Heather, Volunteer and Superstar Fundraiser
Heather decided to make her 30th birthday party a fundraiser for Who Cares? Scotland, raising vital funds for the groups she supports.
Carmel’s Christmas Story
Our Board Chair, Carmel Jacob, shares her Christmas story and tells us why she’s determined to swim 26 miles this December to raise money for Who Cares? Scotland’s Care Family Christmas.
Education, Children and Young People Committee: You Said, They Did.
Since a meeting in March 2024 the members of the Education, Children and Young People Committee have been using it to influence decisions and discuss The Promise.
Who Cares? Scotland Publishes Finance Issue Paper
The second in our series of issue papers. This paper focuses on the most commonly raised issues for 16+ Care Experienced people contacting us for advocacy.
The 2024 Gala for Love
Held in August at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow, the Gala for Love raised £22,906 for Who Cares? Scotland, thanks to the generosity of our guests and sponsors. Alison Nicholson, Golden Jubilee Trust Partner, reflects on her experience helping to deliver the event.
Barbells and Bargains as PureGym Lifts Up Care Experienced People
Britain’s largest gym chain, PureGym, has partnered with Who Cares? Scotland, to offer our members an exclusive 50% discount on monthly memberships plus no joining fee.
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Join Who Cares? Scotland for an online themed training event for Corporate Parents across Scotland where we will share some of the insights gained from our Care Experienced members about their experiences of health and health services.
Join Who Cares? Scotland for an online themed training event for Corporate Parents across Scotland where we will share some of the insights gained from our Care Experienced members about their experiences of health and health services.
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