Louise Hunter

Chief Executive @whocaresscot | Commissioner: Poverty & Inequality Commission| Member of National Suicide Prevention Advisory Group | Views my own ♥️

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

📢 Independent advocacy is essential for protecting Care Experienced people’s rights and ensuring they have their voice heard in decisions that affect their lives.

By making sure people are heard and supported, we can stop rights abuses from escalating and reduce the strain on public services.

Our Chief Executive, Louise, explains why this matters and why independent advocacy must be a statutory right in the Promise Bill.

Read more 👉 https://t.co/aFaotnQOnz

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

It’s Care Day! 🎉 A day to celebrate Care Experienced people—but also to take action where change is still needed.

Right now, too many Care Experienced people cannot access independent advocacy when they need it most. Five years on from the Promise, this right still isn’t being upheld.

That’s why we’re taking Action on Advocacy. With the Promise Bill on the horizon, now is the time to secure lifelong, independent advocacy as a statutory right.

💙 It’s time for action. Join the call and support the campaign via the link in our bio.

#CareDay25 #ActionOnAdvocacy

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

What an inspiring day at our Love Rally last month!

Check out some of the best moments – thoughtful conversations, passionate speeches, and a community ready to make a difference! ✨

The full photo album is now available on our website - https://t.co/PUMVPSILK4

#LoveRally2024

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

Our amazing partners @JohnLewisRetail have released their Christmas ad today! 🎁

Through the Building Happier Futures programme, which launched back in 2022, we've worked with John Lewis to improve the lives of Care Experienced people. 💚

Alongside the advert release, John Lewis have launched an exciting competition and the winner's cover single will raise funds for the Building Happier Futures programme! Make sure you check in out over on Tiktok! 🎶

#MySonnet

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

Welcome to the start of your new fitness journey - now with 50% off! 🏋️

As a member of Who Cares? Scotland, you can benefit from 50% off @PureGym memberships - as well as no joining fee.

To take advantage of this brilliant offer, click right here: https://t.co/PrmnB1Cswc

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

In March, 37 of our members met with the Education, Children and Young People Committee to talk about their experiences of The Promise.
We've made an overview of what’s been done since that meeting. Check out our blog to see what's happened!
https://t.co/tyyv3njUG3

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

Our Care Family Christmas Dinner is back for 2024, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🥳

Get ready to come together for a delicious meal, plenty of fun activities and lots of festive cheer. ✨

Register today: https://t.co/aPmho3xpmn (1/3)

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

Have your voice heard 💬

Throughout November, @‌scotgov is hosting a series of roadshows to hear directly from Scotland’s Care Experienced community on how to create a better, fairer care system.

📅 Find a session near you and make your voice heard: https://t.co/SFZdXJgphq

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

We are proud to announce that 18 of our staff team completed a two-day intensive Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) and are now part of a community of Suicide first aiders ready to keep more people safe. Thank you @SAMHtweets.

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

Hey 👋

It’s been a while since we re-introduced ourselves and our mission to secure a lifetime of equality, respect and love for Care Experienced people 💙

Take a look below, and if you want to know more then visit our website here: https://t.co/7TJivMyAAD

[Julie MacTaggart @JulieMacTaggart]

Are you Care Exp, 26yrs or under or know someone who is ? This weekend , Scot Gov invite you to fun, free, meaningful session to discuss important topics . Come see our @whocaresscot staff. See link below for details - the more the merrier !

[Young Scot @YoungScot]

💬 Improve the care system?

Are you Care Experienced? You can grab a free ticket to @whocaresscot & @BarnardosScot roadshow and share your views on important questions such as the future of foster care & the definition of care experience

Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/L4xrf7ay4T

[ILF Scotland @ILFScotland]

Sign up today, your feedback is vital.📣

[AdoptionUK Scotland @AUKScot]

Who Cares? Scotland and Barnardo’s Scotland are running roadshows on behalf of the Scottish Government. These are an opportunity for care experienced people aged 8–26 to share their views on how to improve the care system.

Find out more and register: https://t.co/IKLIt5psXQ

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

There's always a friendly voice ready to pick up a call to our Lifelong Advocacy Helpline. Meet Carolelynne one of our Lifelong Advocates who you might talk to.

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

DEADLINE EXTENDED! To ensure you don't miss out, we've extended the deadline to apply for our Harvard Summer School Scholarship.

Find out more about the programme and how to apply at https://t.co/K2uBqUiBNl

[Poverty & Inequality Commission @povinequalscot]

Today the Commission publishes a report summarising the views, ideas and experiences shared in scrutiny workshops with parents from the priority groups – those households at greatest risk of poverty in Scotland.

You will find the report here: https://t.co/tH1TOxyTOC

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[Louise Hunter @_LouHunter]

@mcjones_83 Just seeing this post now MC. Absolutely amazing photos and you look beautiful. Congratulations 🥂

[Who Cares? Scotland @whocaresscot]

Are you Care Experienced, aged 26 and under and in Glasgow? We're working with @BarnardosScot to provide a space for Care Experienced people to tell the @ScotGov what needs to change.
Registration is open for our event on the 9th of November. Find out more https://t.co/kyVzjXnPtV

[Children's Hearings Scotland @CHScotland]

We joined the fun at Saturday's Love Rally in Glasgow. CHS reaffirm our dedication to safeguarding the rights of all care experienced infants, children and young people. @whocaresscot 👐 #CEW24