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Disability counts: How well do countries address disability in their care-leaving population?
Disabled care-leavers are often overlooked due to inconsistent definitions and poor data collection - a new study calls for better identification and coordinated data systems.
Messages to the Minister: briefing papers and recommendations (2025-26)
Discover the three priority areas for the Children's Minister to focus on as highlighted by care-experienced children and young people across England in October 2024.
Disabled Youth Transitioning from Care: An International Policy Analysis
This academic paper highlights that disabled care-leavers face inconsistent support, limited recognition, and fragmented services during transition to adulthood across countries.
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From Surviving to Thriving: The seven drivers of well-being for children in care and care leavers
Key findings and recommendations from Coram Voice's Bright Spots programme
Rethinking Movement – Stormbreak
A presentation highlighting the positive impact of physical activity for care-experienced children and young people, as well as the important role local authorities play in facilitating these opportunities.
My Journey Into Sport
Ed, a Coram Voice Care-Experienced Consultant, shares his unique story about getting into diving, and the positive impact it had on his life.
LGA Physical Activity Guidance: Key findings and recommendations
Dr Katherine Stockland presents findings and recommendations from a LGA report that focuses on how we can improve opportunities for physical activity for care-experienced children and young people.
Coram Voice Homelessness Briefing September 2025
Young people face distinct challenges that put them at heightened risk of homelessness - from family breakdown, trauma and care experience, to lower pay, reduced benefit entitlements and limited access to housing that is safe, secure, suitable and stable. This Coram Voice briefing sets out the scale of the challenge and offers policy solutions to turn it around.
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.
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.