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Care Leaver Covenant launches in England

26 October 2018
The newly launched Care Leaver Covenant promises to provide support for care leavers aged 16-25 in England to help them to live …


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Study of independent supported accommodation providers in Scotland

25 October 2018
CELCIS has published a qualitative study to examine independent supported accommodation commissioned by local authorities in Sco…


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National Statistics for children referred to social care services in England and Wales

25 October 2018
The Department for Education has published its annual official children in need census in England for 2017 to 2018. The numbers …


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Deputy First Minister announces financial redress scheme for Scotland

23 October 2018
Deputy First Minister John Swinney announces that a financial redress/compensation scheme for victims/survivors of abuse in care…


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Good Practice Note guides local authorities through Council Tax exemptions for Care Leavers

23 October 2018
Practice Note published to help local authorities implement recent changes in law, giving young care leavers exemption from coun…