Coram Voice

Whatever you're going through, an advocate can help. Find your local service: https://coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy/ #Advocacy #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram

Local authorities handling complaints from children and families deserve the right support: https://coramvoice.org.uk/local-authority-children-act-complaints-services/ #Advocacy #WeAreCoram

An Independent Visitor is a volunteer who becomes a consistent, trusted friend to a child in care. Find out how to become one: https://coramvoice.org.uk/get-help/what-is-an-independent-visitor/ #IndependentVisitor #Volunteering #WeAreCoram

Work with children in or around the care system? Sign up to our free monthly newsletter for training dates and rights news: https://coramvoice.org.uk/prof-sign-up/ #WeAreCoram #Advocacy

Every year the Voices writing competition celebrates the creativity and courage of care-experienced young people. Read some of our previous winners: https://coramvoice.org.uk/get-involved/voices-writing-competition/ #Voices2026 #WeAreCoram

Genuinely involving children and young people in decisions about services that affect them isn't a tick-box exercise: https://coramvoice.org.uk/co-production-and-participation-with-children-and-young-people/ #Participation #WeAreCoram

What even is a Pathway Plan? If you're a care leaver, or you work with one, you need to know this. Watch our short explainer: https://youtu.be/u2-bfmvzeOQ #CareLeavers #WeAreCoram

If you're in care, an advocate can make sure you know your rights and help you speak out if something goes wrong. Find your local service: https://coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy/ #Advocacy #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram

1 in 3 care leavers report low wellbeing. Our From Surviving to Thriving report explains why, and what needs to change: https://coramvoice.org.uk/resource-library/from-surviving-to-thriving-the-seven-drivers-of-well-being-for-children-in-care-and-care-leavers/ #BrightSpots #WeAreCoram

Every child in care has rights, including the right to independent advocacy. Find your local service: https://coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy/ #Advocacy #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram

Questions about the Bright Spots programme? Our FAQs cover everything from cost to timescales to what's involved: https://coramvoice.org.uk/bright-spots-programme/bright-spots-faqs/ #BrightSpots #WeAreCoram

Are you a "relevant child" leaving care? Find out what support and entitlements come with that status: https://coramvoice.org.uk/myrights/my-rights-when-i-am-leaving-care/my-rights-as-a-relevant-child/ #CareLeavers #YourRights #WeAreCoram

If something is wrong with your care, you have the right to complain, and the right to help doing it: https://coramvoice.org.uk/myrights/making-a-complaint/ #YourRights #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram

Meet AdvoCat! Our animated superhero helps younger children in care understand what advocacy is. Watch and share: https://youtu.be/R_jW9HRzwlA #AdvoCat #WeAreCoram #CareExperienced

Are you an "eligible child" leaving care? Find out what that specific legal status means for you: https://coramvoice.org.uk/myrights/my-rights-when-i-am-leaving-care/my-rights-as-an-eligible-child/ #CareLeavers #YourRights #WeAreCoram

Publications, reports and research, all in one place. Explore our full library of Coram Voice publications: https://coramvoice.org.uk/coram-voice-publications/ #BrightSpots #WeAreCoram

In care or a care leaver? A National Voice is your national community, connecting young people who get it: https://coramvoice.org.uk/get-involved/a-national-voice/ #ANV #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram

Leaving care is complicated. Sorted and Supported breaks down what you're entitled to as a care leaver, free to download: https://coramvoice.org.uk/resource-library/sorted-and-supported-a-guide-to-care-leavers-rights-and-entitlements/ #CareLeavers

Today's the day. Our Sorted and Supported training runs this morning, helping professionals get to grips with care leavers' rights and entitlements. #CareLeavers #WeAreCoram

We welcome the updated advocacy guidance from govt today. We're particularly pleased to see homeless 16 and 17-year-olds recognised as a group who should be offered advocacy, reflecting our recommendations! https://ow.ly/QQe350ZXgFZ

Tomorrow: our Sorted and Supported training helps professionals understand care leavers' rights and entitlements clearly and practically. Last places: https://events.humanitix.com/sorted-and-supported-rights-and-entitlements-of-care-leavers #CareLeavers #WeAreCoram

Last chance to book: Sorted and Supported training is on 14 October. Online, £70: https://events.humanitix.com/sorted-and-supported-rights-and-entitlements-of-care-leavers #CareLeavers #WeAreCoram

Michael, Owen and Jane all volunteer as Coram Voice Independent Visitors. Find out how you could get involved: https://coramvoice.org.uk/help-us/being-an-independent-visitor/ #IndependentVisitor #Volunteering #WeAreCoram

Speaking for Ourselves is a @heritagefunduk.bsky.social funded project which will share the stories of this unique movement. Join us for an online meeting for allies and professionals on Thursday 29th October, 10-11am Email speakingforourselves@coram.org.uk to attend.

Not sure what an advocate actually does? They're always on your side, helping you know your rights and speak up. Find out more: https://coramvoice.org.uk/get-help/what-is-an-advocate-and-how-can-they-help-me/ #Advocacy #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram

Great to see Children and Young People Now covering our Ask Me What Matters project! https://www.cypnow.co.uk/content/analysis/councils-listen-and-act-on-care-experienced-young-people-s-views

Coming up on 14 October: Sorted and Supported, a practical training session on care leavers' rights and entitlements for professionals. Online, £70: https://events.humanitix.com/sorted-and-supported-rights-and-entitlements-of-care-leavers #CareLeavers #WeAreCoram

Being heard is not the same as having your views shape decisions. Our new film shows why http://www.coramvoice.org.uk/amwm Coventry City Council Dorset County Council St Helens Borough Council and surreycc.gov.uk

Today's the day. Our Meaningful Communication training runs this morning, helping professionals communicate better with young people who have disabilities or additional needs. #SEND #WeAreCoram

Children in care and care leavers want workers to ask them about the things that matter. Today we launch #AskMeWhatMatters, a new film and briefing created with young people in Coventry City Council @dorset, St Helens Borough Council and Surrey County Council http://www.coramvoice.org.uk/amwm

Your voice matters, in every decision about your life in care. A National Voice is where care-experienced young people come together: https://coramvoice.org.uk/get-involved/a-national-voice/ #ANV #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram

Hundreds of free tools, reports and resources for anyone working with children in care. The Bright Spots Resource Bank is all yours: https://coramvoice.org.uk/resource-library/brightspots/ #BrightSpots #WeAreCoram

Last chance to book: Meaningful Communication training is on 8 October. A practical session for anyone supporting young people with disabilities or additional communication needs. £70: https://events.humanitix.com/meaningful-communication #SEND #WeAreCoram

Not sure if you count as a care leaver? Find out in minutes: https://coramvoice.org.uk/myrights/my-rights-when-i-am-leaving-care/am-i-a-care-leaver/ #CareLeaver #WeAreCoram #YourRights

We're pleased to see new government policy changes aimed at improving housing outcomes for care leavers, but there is still much to be done Read our full response coramvoice.org.uk/news/coram-v... @coram #WeAreCoram

Every child in care has the right to an advocate. Find your local service: https://coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy/ #Advocacy #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram

Coming up on 8 October: Meaningful Communication training, for professionals supporting young people with disabilities and additional needs. Online, £70: https://events.humanitix.com/meaningful-communication #SEND #WeAreCoram

As September comes to a close, a reminder: whoever you are, whatever's going on, an advocate can help. Find your local service: https://coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy/ #GetHelp #CareExperienced #CoramVoice

Coming up on 8 October: our Meaningful Communication training for professionals supporting young people with disabilities. Book now: https://coramvoice.org.uk/training-and-events/ #SEND #CoramVoice

If you work in children's social care and haven't signed up to our professionals newsletter yet, now's the time. Free, monthly: https://coramvoice.org.uk/prof-sign-up/ #CoramVoice #Advocacy

Your voice matters, in every decision about your life in care. A National Voice is where care-experienced young people come together: https://coramvoice.org.uk/get-involved/a-national-voice/ #ANV #CareExperienced #CoramVoice

Every child in care has rights. Make sure the young people around you know theirs: https://coramvoice.org.uk/myrights/ #ChildrensRights #CoramVoice

If you're in care, an advocate can make sure you know your rights and help you speak out if something goes wrong. Find your local service: https://coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy/ #Advocacy #CareExperienced #CoramVoice

Coming up on 8 October: Meaningful Communication training, on supporting young people with disabilities and additional communication needs. Online, £70: https://coramvoice.org.uk/training-and-events/ #SEND #CoramVoice

An Independent Visitor is a volunteer who becomes a consistent, trusted friend to a child in care. Find out how to become one: https://coramvoice.org.uk/get-help/what-is-an-independent-visitor/ #IndependentVisitor #Volunteering #CoramVoice

When a young person goes missing from care and returns, a good return interview can make all the difference: https://coramvoice.org.uk/return-interviews/ #Advocacy #CoramVoice

Every year the Voices writing competition celebrates the creativity and courage of care-experienced young people. Read some of our previous winners: https://coramvoice.org.uk/get-involved/voices-writing-competition/ #Voices2026 #CoramVoice

Every child in care has the right to an advocate. Find your local service: https://coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy/ #Advocacy #CareExperienced #CoramVoice

Local authorities handling complaints from children and families deserve the right support: https://coramvoice.org.uk/local-authority-children-act-complaints-services/ #Advocacy #CoramVoice

Whatever you're going through, an advocate can help. Find your local service: https://coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy/ #Advocacy #CareExperienced #CoramVoice