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Read the latest news, stories and resources from across the Together Trust.
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Only 6 days left to register to vote!
The upcoming general election is scheduled for 4 July, 2024. We want everyone to know about their right to vote,…
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Prepare to vote this Thursday 4 July
The general election is only three days away. By the end of this week, we will know who will be running…
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Latest campaigning actions around voting in the general election
In light of the upcoming general election, we’ve kickstarted our mission to raise awareness about the right to vote and…
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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 commitments do we want from the next government?
This week, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declared 4th July as the date for the next general election. Parliament is set…
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Mental Health Awareness Week: What’s the status of children’s mental health services in the UK?
In March 2024, the Children’s Commissioner published a report on children’s mental health services. In light of Mental Health Awareness Week, this blog…
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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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Opinion: Children being placed in illegal children’s homes across the UK is an emerging hidden crisis
15 April 2024 – New data published by the Guardian following a joint investigation by The Observer and Together Trust shows an alarming…
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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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Championing the needs, rights and experiences of Children in Care in Parliament
This morning (26 March), our Policy, Public Affairs and Campaigns Manager Lucy Croxton gave evidence to the Education Committee at…
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Zero Discrimination Day: an opportunity to talk about the discrimination that children with SEND face
Today (1 March) is Zero Discrimination Day: an opportunity to talk about the discrimination that children with SEND (special educational needs and disabilities)…
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