Big thank you to @SkyNews and the @RidgeandFrost team for the platform (and for all being lovely). Means a lot to be able to get this message out. Also, thanks for all your ongoing coverage in this space and giving a voice to people who are often unheard. Great work!
"The right to access your record is fundamental"- Information Commissioner John Edwards
John-George Nicholson, who grew up in the care system, tells @SophyRidgeSky & @WilfredFrost how and when he finally received his own personal records โฌ๏ธ
https://t.co/mx7CtNxIyx
@MartinSLewis@wlv_uni as a kid who grew up in the care system it absolutely revolutionised my life.96-99.American Studies and Media...went on to get an MA from @RoehamptonUni in creative writing and an MBA from @ucl ...now work for @LSHTM in a business dev. role. So so worth it. All three.
Arriving at St. George's Park ๐
A wholesome send-off ๐
Setting off for Slovakia ๐ซ
A busy day for our #YoungLions on Friday as they made their way across Europe for the #U21EURO finals!
@questlove Absolutely incredible art, passion and work...just watched Sly Lives...wow! I came as a fan of Prince and yours and I'm leaving knowing I will spend the rest of the year going from a casual Sly and the Family Stone fan to a disciple. Beautiful and tough film. Respect&Love. Wow!!!
@louistheroux Also, this is just a fragment of him, but clearly a profound one and a well that he goes back to and draws from. I totally recognise the toll that takes and also the haunting he talked about, but it doesn't imprison him. What a beautiful, vulnerable, talented soul. Great podcast!
@louistheroux Loved this episode...as someone who grew up in the care system it's always a beautiful thing to see someone who shares this experience (in there own unique way) become successful, but also not be afraid to tell that story that inspires other (no pit party at all!). Big love to BK
๐ข'Invisible & severe' death toll of #Sudan conflict revealed
Study estimates more violent deaths in Khartoum State alone than current number recorded for entire country.
Evidence death toll in other regions also higher.
๐https://t.co/lahVxBdyCS
I was first stopped and searched by police when I was 16 on suspicion of kidnap. Since 2003 Iโve been stopped almost 30 times. Iโve written about those interactions and what Iโve learnt during my time on the crime beat @thetimes.
๐ธTom Jackson
https://t.co/2N3VaWtAgz
This week marks National Care Leavers' Week #NCLW, aimed to raise awareness of the issues in the care system.
Free Loaves on Fridays is a powerful anthology of stories, reflections and letters by care-experienced people.
Available now.
https://t.co/NsNFK4ZCYg