A Quest for Acceptance & Authenticity
Milo writes about their emotional journey to come to terms with their identity as a disabled, LGBTQ+ person with care experience growing up in a religious household.
Strategic Priorities: How are we doing?
Read about the progress we’ve made towards our 2023 – 2027 Strategic Plan.
Who Cares? Scotland Publishes Housing Issue Paper
As part of our Lifelong Rights Campaign, we have released the first in a series of research papers, to show that Care Experienced people currently do not have the same life outcomes as their non-Care Experienced peers. This paper focuses on one of the most commonly raised issues for 16+ Care Experienced people contacting us for advocacy: support with housing.
Housing Issue Paper
Following the launch of our Lifelong Rights Campaign, we’re publishing a series of issue papers that are linked to the top five issues that Care Experienced people, aged 16 and over, raise with us through independent advocacy.
We hope this first report offers immediate solutions for change whilst larger policy changes are implemented across the board.
Response to the Scottish Government’s public consultation: Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020 – Accredited Body Fees and Proposals for Discounting
Who Cares? Scotland responds to the Scottish Government’s proposal to create a fee discount structure for people in receipt of certain benefits to receive a Disclosure fee discount.
Cross-ing the Finish Line
The Edinburgh Half Marathon took place on the 26th May 2024, and, first time runner, Iain Cross went the extra mile for Who Cares? Scotland.
Happy Volunteers’ Week!
Our Volunteer Manager, Yvonne would like to thank our amazing volunteers for everything they do this Volunteers’ Week.
Caring Scotland – A New Project and Partnership with National Theatre Scotland
Led by acclaimed playwright Nicola McCartney, created in a unique partnership with National Theatre Scotland, Caring Scotland will document the lives and experiences of at least 100 members of the Care Experienced community in Scotland.
Social Security(Amendment)(Scotland) (Bill)
Response to the request from the Scottish Parliament Social Justice and Social Security Committee.
A Weekend in the Life of a WC?S Volunteer
Hear all about a busy weekend in the life of a Who Cares? Scotland volunteer during Care Experienced Week 2023. Heather reveals her favourite moments and why she loves volunteering with us!
