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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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Who and what are systems for? Who and what does procedure protect? Where and how can Care Experienced voices be used?
These are just some of the questions One Hundred Voices asks, an installation collaboratively produced as part of National Theatre of Scotland’s Caring Scotland project, which is exploring the lives of Care Experienced people in Scotland.
Delivering Change: Our Response to the Programme for Government 2026-31
In 2026, we are more than halfway through the ten-year journey to keep The Promise. The need to turn commitments into meaningful, lasting change has never been more important.
Kay McKerrell, our Chief Executive, has shared her reflections on the commitments made this week and what we need to see happen next.
Could you be our next Board member? Ethan shares his experience
We are recruiting for new members of our Board! Interested in applying but not sure what the role entails? Ethan, one of our Board members shares what he has gained from being on the Board and why he’d encourage others to apply.
Edinburgh Fringe Review: [Parent]ified
Chris, one of our Care Experienced members went along to see [Parent]ified at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Read his review!
Edinburgh Fringe Review: Unheard Voices, Unbroken Spirits
An incredibly talented group of young people wrote a musical based on the experiences of the care community across Scotland and we went to see it at the Fringe!
Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2026: Our top picks
Edinburgh becomes the stage for the biggest arts and culture festival in the world for the whole of August. We’ve highlighted a few shows that touch upon the theme of care experience and might be of interest.
My Empowered Voices Experience
Wondering if our Empowered Voices Programme is right for you? Previous participant Miranda shares what she gained from the programme and why she’d encourage others to apply.
Why connection matters for Care Experienced peopleÂ
With our annual Summer Festival taking place this week, Kay, our CEO, explains why connection is essential for Care Experienced people, why our local groups and events make such a difference and why we need your support to keep them going.
Celebrating our Volunteers
It’s Volunteers’ Week, and to celebrate we are looking back on the role our volunteers have played at Who Cares? Scotland – from 1978 to the present day!
Meet our new Chief Executive – Kay McKerrell!
We sat down with our new Chief Executive to learn all about her, her experiences and what she plans to bring to Who Cares? Scotland!
Locked up: Children’s Experience in the Scottish Prison System Â
As part of Care Experienced History Month, Andrew Kendrick, Emeritus Professor at the University of Strathclyde, explores the experience of care for children in Scotland’s prison system.
Final Reflections from Louise
As Louise steps down as Chief Executive of Who Cares? Scotland after five years, we asked her to look back on her time leading the organisation and share what has stayed with her.
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The right candidate for this post will be brilliant at forming positive relationships with children and young people. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, adaptable to a wide range of contexts.  You will enjoy working collaboratively with partners.  
The right candidate for this post will be brilliant at forming positive relationships with children and young people. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, adaptable to a wide range of contexts.  You will enjoy working collaboratively with partners.  
The right candidate for this post will be brilliant at forming positive relationships with children and young people. You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal, adaptable to a wide range of contexts.  You will enjoy working collaboratively with partners.  
In this second session, focused on university, the Education and Engagement team will explore key advocacy issues that the Care Experienced community can face in tertiary education. This session will help you to gain a better understanding of the barriers Care Experienced students encounter while studying at university, and inspire you on your journey as a supportive Corporate Parent.
In this second session, focused on university, the Education and Engagement team will explore key advocacy issues that the Care Experienced community can face in tertiary education. This session will help you to gain a better understanding of the barriers Care Experienced students encounter while studying at university, and inspire you on your journey as a supportive Corporate Parent.
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