We moved from Care Leavers Week to Care Experienced Week in 2018 to reflect what our members tell us: they don’t leave their care experience behind them, just because they leave formal care. Care experience is a fundamental part of who they are – as always, we want to celebrate that and encourage you to celebrate with us.
Connection
This year we’re focusing on connection with the Care Experienced community, as well as celebrating them, as this is particularly needed in the current lockdown climate. You can share what you plan to do on social media using the hashtags #CEWConnect and #CEW2020.
Host your own event
If you’d like to hold an event to celebrate Care Experienced people, we’d love to hear about it – no matter how big or small it is! Just fill in our online form and we’ll publicise it as part of our events calendar.
Dates So Far…
FRIDAY 23 OCTOBER
Digital Love Rally
Time: 7pm
Where: Twitter
Organiser: WC?S
For: Everyone welcome
The Love Rally, but in digital form, will kick off the week. We’ll be joined by some special speakers from across the world. Join us on Twitter (@whocaresscot) at 7pm for the live stream! Use the hashtags #CEW2020 and #LoveRally to connect with other marchers. If you’re not able to join live, the video will be available throughout the week.
Next event…
SATURDAY 24 OCTOBER
Covid-19 Recovery Planning: Impact on Care Experienced People
Time: 10am -12pm
Where: Zoom
Organiser: WC?S
For: WC?S Members Only
Book now!
We are looking to hear from Care Experienced members about your experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. We will be hosting a number of online workshops, so that we can hear from people aged 14+ from all parts of Scotland, with any experience of care.
Your views will enable us to report and give evidence to Scottish Government and its committees, as well as report to The Promise.
Next event…
MONDAY 26 OCTOBER
Be Curious, Be Connected
Time: Throughout the Week
Where: Digital
Organiser: The Hub For Success
More info!
The HUB for SUCCESS (support for Care Experienced students to get in, stay in or return to Education) will be encouraging corporate parents and Care Experienced people to: Be curious, Be connected.
Each day we will be alongside our partners, opening up opportunities for Care Experienced people to connect into educational opportunities and pathways. We will hear from a range of people involved in education including Care Experienced students. We will also launch 2 Frequently Asked Question documents on the Care Experienced Students Bursary and have a theme of promoting return to education.
#nevertoolate #careexperienced #maturestudent #CEW2020
Next event…
Covid-19 Recovery Planning: Impact on Care Experienced People
Time: 11am -1pm
Where: Zoom
Organiser: WC?S
For: WC?S Members Only
Book now!
We are looking to hear from Care Experienced members about your experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. We will be hosting a number of online workshops, so that we can hear from people aged 14+ from all parts of Scotland, with any experience of care.
Your views will enable us to report and give evidence to Scottish Government and its committees, as well as report to The Promise.
Next event…
TUESDAY 27 OCTOBER
Employability: Engaging with Care Experienced Young People
Time: 4 -5pm
Where: Digital
Organiser: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
For: 16-27 year olds
Book now!
An hour-long focus group session aimed at tapping into the experiences and barriers to recruitment faced by Care Experienced young people (CEYP 16-27y/o) to help us develop employability skills sessions for the future.
Next event…
WEDNESDAY 28 OCTOBER
Mindfulness Meditation – Connect to Nature
Time: 6 -7pm
Where: Digital
Organiser: South Ayrshire Champions Board
For: Champions Board Members
More info on how to join!
A very easy introduction to mindfulness for anyone who feels like a beginner but is also useful for people at any level of experience. There will be a short introduction, a 20 minute meditation and then a chance for the group to share some comments at the end.
Next event…
THURSDAY 29 OCTOBER
Covid-19 Recovery Planning: Impact on Care Experienced People
Time: 6 -8pm
Where: Zoom
Organiser: WC?S
For: WC?S Members Only
Book now!
We are looking to hear from Care Experienced members about your experiences during the Covid-19 pandemic. We will be hosting a number of online workshops, so that we can hear from people aged 14+ from all parts of Scotland, with any experience of care.
Your views will enable us to report and give evidence to Scottish Government and its committees, as well as report to The Promise.
Next event…
SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER
Time to Shine [online]
Time: 12 -4pm
Where: Zoom
Organiser: WC?S/Sound Lab/Musicares
For: WC?S Members Only
Register now!
Time to Shine is our annual festival to celebrate Care Experienced Week. This year it’s an opportunity for Who Cares? Scotland members to come together as a digital community and celebrate their care experience through music, art and connection. We’ve partnered with Soundlab and Musicares to offer a variety of creative activities as part of our programme.
Next event…
Spooky Stories!
Time: 6 -7pm
Where: Digital
Organiser: South Ayrshire Champions Board
For: Champions Board Members
More info on how to join!
It’s Halloween on the final day of the Care Experienced Week! Let’s come together, get a cup of hot chocolate and hide under the covers while we read or tell each other Spooky Stories!
We will take into consideration the ages of everyone in the call – possibly leaving the spookiest stories to the end for the older and braver of us!
