The Care Experienced Tartan
For Tartan Day we’re looking back at the journey of our Care Experienced tartan and what it represents.
News & Blogs
Find out what is happening at Who Cares? Scotland and in the Care Experienced community.
Understanding the Importance of Shared Identity for Care Experienced People
Marissa, a member of Who Cares? Scotland, is currently in her final year studying Community Development. Her dissertation topic is looking into shared identity of Care Experienced people.
Live on Set with The Beaker Girls
Our member, Farrah, 13, took a trip to the set of The Beaker Girls in Bristol. She caught up with the crew and got to see how a scene is filmed. Read all about her trip and check out her Q&A with Dani Harmer who plays Tracy, Emma Maggie who plays Jess and Chi Megan who plays Jordan.
“One of my first joyful memories is baking when I was in foster care.”
Xavier Rae, a member of the National Representative Body, is currently studying international hospitality in Edinburgh. Find out more about his passion for baking and his career aspirations in this case study.
Digital Wellbeing Resources
The Digital Wellbeing project ran from October 2021-2022. It brought together 4 passionate members to explore and develop resources for our members and Corporate Parents on digital wellbeing.
Highlights from Time To Shine 2022
To mark the end of Care Experienced Week 2022, 300 of our members and their families took off on an out-of-this-world experience at our Time to Shine festival.
The Launch of our New Strategic Plan at our 2022 Members’ Assembly
Find out what happened at our Members’ Assembly this October.
Edinburgh Fringe Review: Cassie and the Lights
Our Communications Support Officer and WC?s Member, Damien Mack visited the Edinburgh Fringe Festival for the first time and wrote a review of theatre show, Cassie and the Lights.
My Name is Leon TV Review
Our Internal Comms Officer and WC?S Member, Damien, shares his thoughts on TV adaptation of My Name is Leon and its portrayal of care.
Have you Heard of the Foundling Museum?
Our National Representative, Thomas Bartlett, shares his visit to the historic Foundling Museum in London.
Finding Family After Care
As part of Pride 2022 Kasmira Kincaid talks about leaving Care and finding family within the LGBTQ+ community.
Shaping the Future at the Members’ Assembly and AGM
Read about Who Cares? Scotland’s very first digital Members Assembly!
Highlights from the February 2022 Annual General Meeting
The highlights of our 2022 Annual General Meeting on Monday 28th February.
David Anderson and Red Thistle Farm
Who Cares? Scotland member, David Anderson tells us about his Care journey and what success means to him.
Media Review: Life is Strange – True Colors
Care Experienced board member Alicia Santana reviews the latest entry in Square Enix’s popular video game series
Media Review: I Am Belmaya
Our Care Experienced Comms and Public Affairs officer reviews Netflix’s documentary ‘I Am Belmaya’
My Time at the Conference of Youth 16
Care Experienced member Charles attended the Conference of Youth 16 as Scotland’s first ever representative!
I’m Not in Survival Mode. I’m Looking to Thrive.
As Scotland celebrates Care Experienced Week 2021, Lynda Greig, a member of our National Representative body, discusses how she demands the very best from life – and the crucial role that love and support plays.
Angus Group: Speak Up on Mental Health
Care Experienced group hope their new animated video will promote positive changes in how mental health is viewed.
Update on our work with the SQA
Who Cares? Scotland respond to news that the SQA will be replaced with a new organisation.
Connecting Scotland
The power of connection has never been more imperative to our community. Read how Jemma Kerr and Connecting Scotland teamed up to support Care Experienced people.
Influencing the Incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots Law
Learn about Who Cares? Scotland members influenced the incorporation of the UNCRC into Scots Law
Read our Members’ Assembly 2021 Impact report!
Find out what our membership had to say about our very first digital Members’ Assembly.
Care Day 2021
Care Day 2021, like many events over the past year or so took on a new form, running entirely digitally and in a collaborative manner emphasising the importance of connection in these unprecedented times.
‘Being the Light’ Festival of Care 2021
Shetland shone a light on Care Experience with their second Festival of Care, titled ‘Being the Light’: an exciting five-day event (19th-24th Feb 2021) that began on Care Day.
New Podcast Launched (Press release)
What do this comedian, wrestling champion and Member of Parliament all have in common?
Care Family Christmas 2020 – Thank You!
Thanks to your incredible support, here’s what we were able to provide this Christmas for Care Experienced people in Scotland.
Aberdeen Members Produce Report on the Impact of Lockdown
Development Officer, Peter Melrose, has interviewed and gathered information about the experience of lockdown on Care Experienced young people throughout the restrictions and crisis, by talking to young people living…
Influencing the Children (Scotland) Bill
Learn how our members voices shaped the Children (Scotland) Bill
#ShareOurLife
Advertising and marketing around foster care sends out a confusing message. Approaches range from focusing on allowances being available to asking whether people have a spare room. This year alone,…
A Letter To Our Members
Duncan Dunlop pens a letter to our members addressing the current Coronavirus crisis.
Our Response To Coronavirus Delay Phase
Details of our actions to support Care Experienced members affected by the COVID-19 lockdown.
Our Who Cares? Scotland democracy
Find out how our members’ voices will shape Who Cares? Scotland’s work
Twelve Years Separated
Theighan’s describes her experience of sibling separation
Lifelong Opportunities – Internship with Disclosure Scotland
We caught up with Natalie Wright and her workplace mentor, Shona Adams, to see how her internship was progressing.
Happy World Voice Day
Who Cares? Scotland member Carol shares how she supports Care Experienced people for World Voice Day
#IWD2018 with Carmel
Member Carmel describes the importance of International Womens Day, and its intersectionality with her care experience.
Josh: A Lifetime of Equality
Josh shares his story as an LGBT Care Experienced member
Equality: My Vision
Ryan shares how care experience can, and should, be a positive in young people’s lives
Respect: My Vision
Helen describes what respect means to her.
Love: My Vision
Evanna describes what love means to her
Care Experienced People Are More Than Statistics
Callum reflects on notable statistics surrounding Care Experienced people
Alumni Member Diane Shares Her Story
Diane Webb, Who Cares? Scotland Alumni Member, shares her care story.
Funding My Future By Owning My Care Identity
Natasha shares her experiences applying for funding at university, and her plans going forward.
Care Experienced People Just Made History
Harry discusses his experience meeting the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, and taking part in the Who Cares? Scotland documentary.
A Letter To Santa
Dear Santa, We know you’re used to getting letters from the children and families across the world who love Christmas. We can’t blame them, when you have people to celebrate…
The Alumni of Care Leavers Is About Hope
Laura shares her journey leaving her placement. activism, and independent living
From Belfast to Bathgate; Care Experienced young people are the change.
Former WC?S Policy Assistant, Lynzy Hanvidge talks about going to Nothern Ireland to attend a political hustings as part of a Care Experienced panel.
My Voice is Powerful Enough to Change my Future.
Care Experienced member, Shilla Zwizwai talks about the Commission on Widening Access to Education and her own experience at college.
Blog: Commission on Widening Access
Care Experienced member, Callum Lynch talks about his care journey, The Care Commission and going to Harvard.
Blog: I’m influencing change where it matters.
Dionne Mcnicol talks about what it is like to be a Care Experienced member of staff at Who Cares? Scotland.