Mar 30, 2020 | Your stories |
Luke has lived in a children’s home for just over 18 months, around 126 miles from his family. In this animation, he talks about opening up to the people around him, and he shares his advice for those entering care for the first time.
Mar 20, 2020 | Your stories |
We’re sure this is a really worrying time for you, especially if you don’t have family around to talk to. You might be feeling a bit overwhelmed by what you’re hearing in the news and by changes in your life that are being caused by coronavirus. We’re talking to the...
Mar 19, 2020 | Life hacks, Your stories |
Being stuck inside can have a detrimental effect on our mental health and well being. We’ve gathered together our top tips for keeping yourself healthy and well when you’re self-isolating or avoiding social contact. Arm yourself with the facts There will be lots of...
Mar 18, 2020 | Life hacks, Your stories |
It’s totally understandable that you might be worried about coronavirus (Covid-19). You might be feeling a bit overwhelmed by what you’re hearing in the news, especially if you don’t have family around to talk to. Being worried about the virus is completely normal....
Feb 26, 2020 | Care experiences, Your stories |
This article was written by Kenneth Murray and originally appeared on Medium. You can find him on Twitter @kenny_murray. As someone who grew up in care, I’m used to people telling me they have low expectations for me or those around me. In fact, my care records are a...
Feb 20, 2020 | Care experiences, Your stories |
IMO exists to celebrate the achievements of teens in care and care leavers, and to share your stories, experiences and advice with others in a similar situation. We want to challenge perceptions about the care system, and raise the aspirations and ambitions of people...
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