NEWS & EVENTS
NEWSFLASH Who Cares? Scotland’s Members’ Newsletter
Who Cares? Scotland Call for End to the Young Parent Penalty We were one of over 100 signatories who wrote to the Department of Work and Pensions urging them to end the Young Parent Penalty in Universal Credit, as Care Experienced people often don’t have the kind of familial support this penalty assumes those under 25 have.
Who Cares? Scotland Call to increase Scottish Child Payment We are part of a coalition of over 120 organisations which has written to the Scottish Government calling for the Scottish Child Payment to be doubled. Our helpline has shown us the impact that the covid pandemic has had on those struggling with poverty and increasing costs, and we believe action must be taken.
Disclosure Guide The Training & Education team have collaborated with Disclosure Scotland to create a guide to support the disclosure process and to overcome barriers to employment. You’ll find this guide and others on www.corporateparenting.org.uk
Communities That Care Highlighted Our Communities That Care project has been highlighted in the latest issue of the Teaching Scotland magazine. In it we discuss the importance of community education to change attitudes towards Care Experienced people.
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Redress Scotland Panel The Scottish Government is supporting the creation of a new independent public body called Redress Scotland to establish a redress scheme for historic survivors of child abuse in care. The Deputy First Minister is now looking to appoint up to 12 Panel Members to Redress Scotland. These appointees will be responsible for making decisions over eligibility and the levels of financial redress awarded to survivors.
Who Cares? Scotland Welcomes the Change Programme Having welcomed The Promise we now welcome the Change Programme, which sets out what work is needed to realise the conclusions and promises made to transform the lives of children, young people and their families.
Exploring Digital Wellbeing We’re delighted to announce that Nominet will be funding us to explore Care Experienced people’s experience of digital wellbeing! This will help us create opportunities for our members to get involved with our National Representative Body, and influence policy and practice. Keep an eye out for our Annual Participation theme ‘Digital Wellbeing’.
