The IMO Podcast is a series of open and honest conversations with care leavers that gives a voice to the diverse experiences that make up the care population. Each episode we invite someone who’s been in care to talk about anything they like. It’s an opportunity to hear the voices of people who often don’t get […]
We’ve created #CEP, a monthly spotlight on care experienced people and their careers. Throughout the coming months we’ll be platforming people with care experience and the brilliant careers they’ve created for themselves, and sharing their career advice to inspire the next generation of care leavers. Meet Jamie, a care-experienced Manufacturing Services Executive at Rolls-Royce. […]
All over the country, volunteers are working to give care leavers a Christmas Day they’ll never forget… and they’re not letting a global pandemic stand in their way. “The Christmas Dinner” project was set up with the intention that no care leaver would be left alone on Christmas Day. Founded by the poet, Lemn Sissay MBE, […]
As a child I remember the countdown to Christmas beginning in school, and everyone getting excited for the holidays, whilst I just felt pure dread. I hated Christmas as it was the time that I had to spend with my family whether I liked it or not. Usually I would spend all of the time […]
The festive season has well and truly arrived, and it’s an exciting time of the year for lots of people. But for many children in care and care leavers, Christmas can be a bit of a tricky time, so we’re sharing some tips – written by a care leaver – to help you get through […]
In this episode of the IMO podcast we chat to three care leavers about the upcoming festive season, and what this time of the year is like for them. Elle, Jojo and David discuss dealing with Christmas wobbles and feelings of grief and loss, and they share their advice on how to navigate what can […]
Today we’re bringing you a mini episode of the IMO podcast because we are celebrating – we’ve won GOLD at the European Lovie Awards for best interview/talk show podcast. The Lovie Awards honour the best and brightest of the European internet, and we are thrilled to win this award. We couldn’t let this […]
The IMO Podcast is a series of open and honest conversations with care leavers that gives a voice to the diverse experiences that make up the care population. Each episode we invite someone who’s been in care to talk about anything they like. It’s an opportunity to hear the voices of people who often don’t get […]
We’ve created #CEP, a monthly spotlight on care experienced people and their careers. Throughout the coming months we’ll be platforming people with care experience and the brilliant careers they’ve created for themselves, and sharing their career advice to inspire the next generation of care leavers. First up, meet Meera, a care-experienced Associate Director at […]
This blog was written by Steven, a care-experienced social worker and IMO contributor. For more insights into social work and the care system, follow Steven on Twitter. I’ve been involved with social workers since the day I was born. I first started to think about pursuing a career in social work whilst studying my undergraduate […]
The IMO podcast, series 2 episode 6: Jojo’s story
Career-experienced people: meet Jamie, a care-experienced Executive at Rolls-Royce
Giving care leavers a Christmas Day they’ll never forget
Behind the glittering bows: creating new traditions at Christmas
Six tips for making the best of the festive season
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