Who Cares? Scotland
@whocaresscot
Independent advocacy and membership. Vision is a lifetime of equality, respect and love for Care Experienced people.
📢 After seven years of campaigning, Jasmin Kasaya-Pilling welcomes progress in the new Children (Care, Care Experience, and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill- which extends aftercare for young people who left care before 16. But more must be done to ensure lifelong,…
Independent advocacy can make a real difference to the lives of Care Experienced people. That’s why we’re pleased to see the announcement yesterday where the Scottish Government included this in the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill. Thank…
New Opportunity! Are you a visionary leader with a passion for making a difference? We’re recruiting for a new Chair of the Board. Find out more and how to apply 👇whocaresscotland.org/event/chair-of…
Today, we launched a report around the Educational experiences of Care Experienced pupils. Within it we have three recommendations that are key to ensure that Care Experienced people have their rights to education met in the fullest. Read our report below. ⬇️
Children have the right to education – but too many Care Experienced children are being let down. We asked @whocaresscot to look at education & what must change. Their findings echo our own report - the system doesn’t work for all. 🪧 Read more: bit.ly/3SSIFtJ
Save the Date! 🎉 We’re so excited to announce that we’re hosting our very own Summer Festival on 6th August in Glasgow! More info and registration coming soon… 👀 Check out our Instagram story and help us choose the name of the festival!
This is Niamh’s story. A Care Experienced child who wanted to be heard, and with the support of independent advocacy, she was. But this isn't every Care Experienced person's story. Too many people aren’t getting the independent advocacy they need, often because of their age,…
👀 Something’s coming... We’ve been busy working on something new for the Action on Advocacy campaign. The launch is coming soon. Stay tuned!
Join our team! We're hiring- find out more about the role below👇
Development Officer @whocaresscot The post holder will utilise and create opportunities for participation and belonging activities with Care Experienced people tinyurl.com/4uauuhdj £24,147 – £30,184 pro-rata Shetland #charityjob
Being Care Experienced doesn’t end at 18. Or 26. It is lifelong. Our National Advocacy Helpline shows just how vital lifelong support is. Since 2020, we’ve taken over 3,500 calls from many adults aged 26 and over. For many, we are the only place offering specialist advice,…
We ask you to join us today in the International Care Experienced Day of Remembrance as this Care Experienced History Month comes to a close. Today, we take time to remember all the Care Experienced people who are no longer with us. We encourage you to do this in whatever way…
Expand your knowledge with our Global Reading List curated for Care Experienced History Month. Featuring books and articles that delve into the history of care across different countries and time periods. Access it here - whocaresscotland.org/wp-content/upl…
Amazing — well done! On behalf of everyone at Who Cares? Scotland, thank you. ❤️
Final mile of @thekiltwalk for @whocaresscot. Care Experienced children and young people need folk in their corner. They could have you.
If you’ve ever thought about sponsoring us for @whocaresscot now is the time ❤️
🔎 It’s Care Experienced History Month! Over the years, many stories and facts about the care system and Care Experienced people have been uncovered—some shocking, some inspiring, all important. 📖 Swipe through to discover a few and visit our website for more stories and facts…
We're hiring! Join us and help make a difference for Care Experienced people. Advocacy & Participation Worker – Support young people in East Lothian to have their voices heard. Evidence & Impact Officer – Use data to help drive real change. Apply: whocaresscotland.org/get-involved/w…
For Care Experienced History Month, we want to shed a light on the often untold stories of care. Dive into these stories and broaden your understanding by watching any of our lectures as part of our Untold Stories series here - whocaresscotland.org/resource-libra…
Want to find out more about Care Experienced History Month? Learn about its orgin, why history matters, and access blogs and pre-recorded lectures on fascinating topics by visiting - whocaresscotland.org/care-experienc…
It’s Tartan Week! And what better way to celebrate than by shining a spotlight on our very own Care Experienced Tartan. Created in 2014, it represents the global Care Experienced community: unique, diverse, and forever connected by shared experience. Since its launch, it’s been…
