Care leavers’ well-being during the Covid-19 Pandemic: Key Messages for Leaving Care Workers

Responding to Coronavirus is a challenge for us all and no different in our work …

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15 Apr 2020

Bright Spots: Challenging Stigma in the Care System

Our Bright Spots research shows that being singled out, being stereotyped and treated differently is …

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04 Mar 2020

Always Heard 2019 report

Read our 2019 report to find out about the  barriers to independent advocacy that young …

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04 Dec 2019

Understanding why you are in care – crucial insights in new briefing from the Bright Spots team

Every child and young person who comes into care needs to know why and have …

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23 Oct 2019

Our Lives Beyond Care: care leavers’ views on their well-being 2018

In 2019, Bright Spots produced Our Life Beyond Care: care leavers’ views on their well-being …

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01 Apr 2019

Advocacy Toolkit: The rights of disabled young people in the transition planning process

Free toolkit to help advocates, professionals and carers support disabled children with the transition from …

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01 Apr 2019

Bright Spots Snapshot, Our Lives Our Care: looked after children’s views on their well-being in 2018

In 2018, Bright Spots produced a snapshot Our Lives Our Care: looked after children’s views …

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01 Nov 2018

Always Heard: the first 12 months (report)

Always Heard is the national advice and advocacy safety net for children in and leaving …

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01 Nov 2018

Our Lives, Our Care: Looked after children’s views on their well-being

In 2018, Bright Spots produced the Wales Bright Spots nationalr report available in English and …

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01 Sep 2018