Creating a participation group to help care leavers in Aberdeenshire make friends

Aberdeenshire established a care leaver group which provides a safe space for social connection and is led by the voices of the group members.

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Creating a participation group to help care leavers in Aberdeenshire make friends

Aberdeenshire established a care leaver group which provides a safe space for social connection and is led by the voices of the group members.

Published 24 November 2025 By Aberdeenshire Council

Integrating Bright Spots survey questions into the Pathway Planning process

East Sussex wanted to make sure that Pathway Planning focused on what matters most for their young people's well-being, so they integrated Bright Spots survey questions into the process.

Published 20 November 2025 By East Sussex County Council

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.

Published 6 November 2025 By Kate Bone; Emma Dowinton, Stormbreak

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.

Published 6 November 2025 By Ed Smith (Care-Experienced Consultant)

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.

Published 6 November 2025 By Dr Katherine Stockland, Coram I&E

Disability, Disparity and Demand – OPEN forum webinar

Dr Claire Baker, Senior Practice Adviser at Coram Voice, spoke at an international and cross-sector event about supporting care leavers with disability.

Published 12 August 2025 By Dr Claire Baker, Coram Voice

Shine Bright anti-bullying song

Bullying can have a detrimental impact on well-being, so Hull YVIC composed an original song which celebrates individuality and embraces difference.

Published 1 August 2025 By Hull Children in Care Council

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, Coram Voice

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 By A National Voice

A Social Prescribing approach to supporting care-experienced young people

East Sussex worked with a NHS Trust to help their care-experienced young people with additional needs to access relevant support.

Published 5 June 2025 By East Sussex County Council