News and stories
Read the latest news, stories and resources from across the Together Trust.
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UK Disability History Month
In recognition of this year’s UK Disability History Month (14 November-20 December 2024), we took the opportunity to speak to grassroots campaigner,…
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It’s National Care Leavers Week
By Styliana Pasiardi, Campaigns and Advocacy Officer This week – National Care Leavers Week – is an important chance to shine a…
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Exploring the Link Between Poverty and Children Entering Care in England: Insights from Our Research Volunteer
The relationship between poverty and children entering the care system has long been under-explored in research. While there is growing…
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Disabled young people cast their votes and learn more about the upcoming election
Since the next General Election date has been set for 4 July 2024, our campaigning team have been busy spreading…
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What is an ‘unregistered children’s home’ and why is it illegal?
A recent investigation by the Observer and the Together Trust has shed light on a hidden side of the children’s homes’ system.…
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Children and young people contribute their experience of the care system in powerful new book
Free Loaves on Friday, an anthology of poems, letters, and other forms of writing written by more than 100 care-experienced people with…
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My Vote, My Voice: Attending the first accessible hustings in Greater Manchester
Jargon filled manifestos, inaccessible polling stations, photo ID restrictions, lack of clear knowledge available on voting rights: these are just…
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Bridge students bring local community issues to the attention of Andy Burnham
This occasion proved to be a remarkable opportunity for our students to engage with the Mayor and discuss their impactful…
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What about the children? We’ve signed an open letter to Chair of COVID-19 inquiry
We at the Together Trust, along with over 40 children’s charities and professionals in child development, are deeply concerned about…
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: Diluted focus on mental health
The country faces the biggest mental health crisis in history. What is the government doing? Earlier this year, the government…
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: Supporting the mental health of children with SEND
Just under 1.5 million pupils in England have special educational needs, an increase of 77,000 from 2021 (UK Gov, 2022).…
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Mental Health Awareness Week 2023: #KeepCaringTo18
Each year, 1 in 4 children entering the care system are aged 16 or 17. The majority have experienced either neglect or abuse in their…
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