Lys StoneCare-experienced identity: Why should we care?Identity is rarely prioritised within social work practice as a developmental need of importance for care-experienced individuals, despite…Aug 9, 2021
Josh KinginWe are Citizens AdviceA duty of care: How the benefits system is failing care leaversFor care leavers, the challenges of starting an independent life can be even greater than for their non-care experienced peers.Aug 23
UCL Public PolicyinPolicy Postings: UCL Public Policy BlogCare leavers’ access to childhood records: Leveraging grassroots initiatives to impact national…By Audrey Tan, Elizabeth Lomas, Darren Coyne, Luke Geoghegan, Matthew Brazier and Isabel Bennett.Jan 27, 2021Jan 27, 2021
Lys StoneThe commodification of lived experienceI have always been relatively outspoken about my experiences both within the care system and mental health services. I think a lot of this…Oct 29, 20202Oct 29, 20202
University of LeedsinUniversity of LeedsNational Care Leavers Week: Gerard’s storyGerard Murphy is a final year Biology (Industrial) student, who has used his experiences as a care leaver to help others through outreach…Oct 30, 2020Oct 30, 2020
Lys StoneCare-experienced identity: Why should we care?Identity is rarely prioritised within social work practice as a developmental need of importance for care-experienced individuals, despite…Aug 9, 2021
Josh KinginWe are Citizens AdviceA duty of care: How the benefits system is failing care leaversFor care leavers, the challenges of starting an independent life can be even greater than for their non-care experienced peers.Aug 23
UCL Public PolicyinPolicy Postings: UCL Public Policy BlogCare leavers’ access to childhood records: Leveraging grassroots initiatives to impact national…By Audrey Tan, Elizabeth Lomas, Darren Coyne, Luke Geoghegan, Matthew Brazier and Isabel Bennett.Jan 27, 2021
Lys StoneThe commodification of lived experienceI have always been relatively outspoken about my experiences both within the care system and mental health services. I think a lot of this…Oct 29, 20202
University of LeedsinUniversity of LeedsNational Care Leavers Week: Gerard’s storyGerard Murphy is a final year Biology (Industrial) student, who has used his experiences as a care leaver to help others through outreach…Oct 30, 2020
Lys Stone“Sorry to knock, but have you got a spare fag?” The symbiotic solidarity in semi-independent livingWhen I was told at 17 that I was going to be leaving foster care to move into my own flat, I wasn’t upset or angry or felt like I had been…Jan 31, 2022
Ruth BushiHow to pay for university when you’re a care leaverFor care leavers, university can sound dauntingly expensive. Don’t be put off. There’s tons of funding out there — here’s how to grab it.Oct 28, 2020
The Why Not? TrustNot Quite the RainbowRelationships and Resilience in the Time of the Corona VirusApr 8, 2020