Disability, Disparity and Demand – Making Research Count webinar

Dr Claire Baker presents findings from the Disability, Disparity and Demand report which highlights what we do (and importantly do not) know about the numbers and experiences of children in care and care leavers with a disability.

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Disability, Disparity and Demand – Making Research Count webinar

Dr Claire Baker presents findings from the Disability, Disparity and Demand report which highlights what we do (and importantly do not) know about the numbers and experiences of children in care and care leavers with a disability.

Published 11 June 2025 By Dr Claire Baker

The Grand Campaign – Setting Up Home Allowance webinar

This webinar explores findings from The Grand Campaign - A National Voice's latest report on the challenges faced by care leavers across England.

Published 6 June 2025

Challenges, barriers and promoting disabled care leavers’ rights in practice

A presentation exploring some of the most common issues that advocates encounter when supporting disabled care leavers and how we can best respond to these challenges.

Published 5 June 2025 By Emma Robinson

Disability, Disparity and Demand report: Summary of findings

This Coram Voice report looks at what we do, and importantly do not know about children in and leaving care with a disability or long-term health condition in England.

Published 5 June 2025 By Dr Claire Baker

Listening and engaging with care-experienced individuals: A good practice guide for the Local Government Association

A co-produced practice guide supporting those who work with care-experienced young people in consultations, training or other forms of engagement.

Published 14 May 2025

Exploring Expertise: How does the Bright Spots Programme help local authorities to listen to the voices of their children and young people?

A video of Dr Claire Barker, Senior Practice Advisor at Coram Voice, highlighting how a focus on well-being can help us understand what matters most to children in care and care leavers.

Published 7 April 2025

Stigma and Disability – care leavers’ views

A video exploring care leaver’s responses to the Bright Spots Your Life Beyond Care survey. More specifically, what are their views and experiences in relation to stigma and disability?

Published 2 April 2025

Measuring what matters: what care leavers’ say is important to their well-being

Dr. Claire Baker discusses findings from the Bright Spots Programme at a EUSARF conference in September 2023

Published 1 April 2025

Understanding What Makes Life Good for Children in Care and Care Leavers: Improving Wellbeing

A webinar about the origins of the Bright Spots Programme, some of the national findings and examples of local authority work.

Published 28 February 2025 By Dr Claire Baker, Linda Brieheim-Crookall

How can the Bright Spots surveys help local authorities to hear young people’s voices?

Hear how findings from an evaluation of the Bright Spots Programme told us about how local authorities can effectively listen to the voices of their children and young people. 

Published 28 February 2025