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Read the latest news, stories and resources from across the Together Trust.
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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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What does care mean to children?
Today, we celebrate Care Day: the world’s largest acknowledgement of children and young people who have experience with the care system. The…
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Reflections this Care Day
As we celebrate Care Day this year, it is a time to reflect on the strides made to improve the…
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Spotlight on care leavers’ mental health this Mental Health Week 2024
It’s Mental Health Week (5–11 February) and an opportunity to shed light on the mental health of care leavers. Care leavers…
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International Day of Education
24 January marks International Day of Education Education is a fundamental right that contributes greatly to reducing poverty and child labour (UNICEF).…
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