We know that there are differences in outcomes and experiences for children living in care of different ethnicities - but without reporting ethnicity we can't learn more about these differences, or 'what works well for whom' with support we are offering young people.
You might be wondering why reporting ethnicity is important. Without knowing the ethnicity of the children living in care who take part in research it's really hard to know how much our learning applies to all children in care - or just some groups.
#CEP #careexperience
Did you know that more than half of the research studies in the UK including children living in care between 2012-24 did not report children's #ethnicities?
This was one of the surprising findings of our #systematicreview out this week in the British Journal of Social Work
doi.org/10.1093/bjsw...
Well done Alice this is really exciting.
🙌 3 phd scholarship opportunities from @mhrukcharity.bsky.social ! 🙌
Topic areas are…
- schizophrenia
- psychosis
- general mh
NB the uni has to apply, not the student so if you’re interested in this funding do pair up with the supervisor you want and they apply for the funding!
Important HMCIS/HIS review about children held in police custody.
@cycjscotland.bsky.social research found that police custody was the most distressing aspect of a child's journey though the justice system shorturl.at/yLG4h
BBC News - Children held too long in police cells shorturl.at/c2h53
“This is research that goes underneath the statistics”
Looking forward to hearing more about this important work commissioned by @shelterscotland.bsky.social
@includem.bsky.social
Recently we heard that our book has been bought by @abshirecouncil.bsky.social for every one of the >150 primary schools in their area. That's a lot of care-experienced children getting a chance to hear their stories told. More thoughts here: www.linkedin.com/posts/eva-sp...
The cover of Where Did My Dinosaur Go? shows two meerkat's looking concerned in front of a green background with two muddy dinosaur toys in the distance.
What happens when you bring together care-experienced people, a care-experienced illustrator, a foster carer, an author, and researchers? You get a co-created illustrated children's book about #trust in #fostercare with @corambaaf.bsky.social Check it out 👇
corambaaf.org.uk/books/where-...
A graphic with a light peach background. There is a highlighted text box with a light green background that says 'Anisa from Become the Movement shares 3 tips for supporting care-experienced young people during Ramadan. Below the text is a circle with a photo of a headshot of Anisa.
A graphic with a light pink background. At the top, there is a dark purple circle with the number '1' inside. Below it, a highlighted text box with a light green background contains the message: 'Fasting can be physically and emotionally taxing, especially with school or work commitments. Flexibility with schedules, meal times, and rest periods is crucial.' At the bottom, a decorative banner spells out 'RAMADAN' with each letter on an individual hanging tag.
A graphic with a light blue background. At the top, a dark purple circle contains the number '2'. Below, a highlighted text box with a light green background displays the message: 'Ensure access to halal meals for suhoor (pre-dawn meal) and iftar (breaking fast) to help young people observe Ramadan according to their faith.' At the bottom, there is a simple dark purple line drawing of a lantern. To the right, there is a hanging crescent moon.
A graphic with a light pink background. At the top, a dark purple circle contains the number '3'. Below, a highlighted text box with a light green background says: 'Provide fun activities like crafting or learning about Ramadan if fasting is difficult. You can make crescent moons and stars to decorate the home for Eid.' At the bottom, several dark purple crescent moons and stars are hanging from thin vertical lines, resembling festive decorations.
Ramadan is one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims but it can be challenging for Muslim children in care.
Anisa, from Become the Movement, shares some tips for supporting Muslim children in care and young care leavers during this important time.
Last year I attended the @mhrincubator.bsky.social writing retreat and it was the most supportive, protected time for writing I had all year. I also learnt so much from the fantastic speakers and hosts, including @cathycreswell.bsky.social - can't recommend enough.
Trying to find the time (and space) to work on that #mentalhealth #research fellowship application? Apply for our 2025 Writing Retreat! It offers guidance from senior colleagues & panel members on how to write a good application & sell it to the funder. 👇
mentalhealthresearch.org.uk/writing-retr...
📢 Join our Lunchtime Webinar Series tomorrow!
🧐 Does investing in prevention reduce rates of children in care?
📅 4 March | ⏰ 12:30pm - 1.30pm
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It was a privilege to share the voices of care-experienced young people and collaborators and caregivers who have so kindly given their time to take part in our research. Thank you to local authority partners, third sector organisations and of course my academic colleagues. @ukpts.bsky.social
Eva stands at a podium in front of a screen that reads 'Thank you' and shows a postcard created by a young person that reads 'Help me get what I deserve'
Eva stands at a podium in front of a screen that reads 'The mental health needs of children living in care; coproduction, evidence-based support and systemic solutions'
I had the pleasure of speaking as a keynote at #UKPTS2025 last week - was proud to represent the voices of care-experienced people who have generously contributed to this work and discuss why providing children in care access to the best evidenced assessment and support is vital.
What do Andrea Danese, David Trickey, Penny Netherwood, Amy Stevens, @profarmour.bsky.social @easprecher.bsky.social, Siobhan Hugh-Jones, Nicola Shaughnessy, Solace Leeds, Ron Dodzro, Sarah Lloyd, Jenny Perry & Martha Pearson have in common?
Yup! #UKPTS2025
Tickets & info: ukpts.org/conference2025
Very much looking forward to sharing the learning we have developed alongside care-experienced people about supporting CEYP mental health in an evidence-informed way. A complete privilege to get to speak on this work at @ukpts.bsky.social 's 2025 Conference in Leeds