10 Questions with Jacqueline Wilson
To celebrate the return of Tracy Beaker to our screens we caught up with the author, Jacqueline Wilson.
Response to the Cross-border Placements of Children and Young people into Residential Care in Scotland Policy Paper – January 2022
This response provides comment on the proposed Scottish Government policy relating to placing children and young people into residential care based in Scotland when a High Court in England or Wales has granted a Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Order [DOLS].
Adoption, Power and Storytelling
Kenny Murray talks about the representation of Care Experience in the media after a former BBC correspondent talks publicly about returning a child she adopted back to the care system.
Book Review: The April Dead
Melissa Craib gives her review of The April Dead by Scottish Care Experienced writer, Alan Parks.
Response to the Education reform consultation – November 2021
Who Cares? Scotland submits evidence to inform the Education reform consultation, including what we know about what Care Experienced learners need to thrive.
I’m Not in Survival Mode. I’m Looking to Thrive.
As Scotland celebrates Care Experienced Week 2021, Lynda Greig, a member of our National Representative body, discusses how she demands the very best from life – and the crucial role that love and support plays.
Angus Group: Speak Up on Mental Health
Care Experienced group hope their new animated video will promote positive changes in how mental health is viewed.
Sexual and Reproductive Health Full Report – September 2021
As part of our Annual Participation Programme 2021-22. We heard Care Experienced people’s views and experiences about their sexual and reproductive health.
Get Into Summer – Jacqui’s Volunteer Blog
One of our volunteers, Jacqui talks about having fun during our summer 2021 programme with a trip to Edinburgh Zoo.
Positive Role Models
Who Cares? Scotland launches a national campaign that aims to end the discrimination that young people in care face.