Sign in

Coram Voice

@coramvoice.bsky.social
165 followers 139 following 244 posts

We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state.

PostsRepliesMedia
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 3h
Speaking for Ourselves is a @heritagefunduk.bsky.social funded project which will share the stories of this unique movement. Join us for an online meeting for allies and professionals on Thursday 29th October, 10-11am Email speakingforourselves@coram.org.uk to attend.
011
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 3h
Not sure what an advocate actually does? They're always on your side, helping you know your rights and speak up. Find out more: coramvoice.org.uk/get-help/what-is-… #Advocacy #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram
coramvoice.org.uk
What is an Advocate and how can they help me? - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 6h
Great to see Children and Young People Now covering our Ask Me What Matters project! www.cypnow.co.uk/content/analysis/c…
010
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 7h
Coming up on 14 October: Sorted and Supported, a practical training session on care leavers' rights and entitlements for professionals. Online, £70: events.humanitix.com/sorted-and-sup… #CareLeavers #WeAreCoram
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Being heard is not the same as having your views shape decisions. Our new film shows why www.coramvoice.org.uk/amwm Coventry City Council Dorset County Council St Helens Borough Council and surreycc.gov.uk
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Today's the day. Our Meaningful Communication training runs this morning, helping professionals communicate better with young people who have disabilities or additional needs. #SEND #WeAreCoram
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Children in care and care leavers want workers to ask them about the things that matter. Today we launch #AskMeWhatMatters, a new film and briefing created with young people in Coventry City Council @dorset, St Helens Borough Council and Surrey County Council www.coramvoice.org.uk/amwm
021
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Your voice matters, in every decision about your life in care. A National Voice is where care-experienced young people come together: coramvoice.org.uk/get-involved/a-na… #ANV #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram
coramvoice.org.uk
A National Voice - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Hundreds of free tools, reports and resources for anyone working with children in care. The Bright Spots Resource Bank is all yours: coramvoice.org.uk/resource-library/… #BrightSpots #WeAreCoram
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Last chance to book: Meaningful Communication training is on 8 October. A practical session for anyone supporting young people with disabilities or additional communication needs. £70: events.humanitix.com/meaningful-com… #SEND #WeAreCoram
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Not sure if you count as a care leaver? Find out in minutes: coramvoice.org.uk/myrights/my-right… #CareLeaver #WeAreCoram #YourRights
coramvoice.org.uk
Am I a care leaver? - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
We're pleased to see new government policy changes aimed at improving housing outcomes for care leavers, but there is still much to be done Read our full response coramvoice.org.uk/news/coram-v... @coram #WeAreCoram
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Every child in care has the right to an advocate. Find your local service: coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy #Advocacy #CareExperienced #WeAreCoram
coramvoice.org.uk
Find your local advocacy service - Coram Voice
010
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Coming up on 8 October: Meaningful Communication training, for professionals supporting young people with disabilities and additional needs. Online, £70: events.humanitix.com/meaningful-com… #SEND #WeAreCoram
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
As September comes to a close, a reminder: whoever you are, whatever's going on, an advocate can help. Find your local service: coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy #GetHelp #CareExperienced #CoramVoice
001
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Coming up on 8 October: our Meaningful Communication training for professionals supporting young people with disabilities. Book now: coramvoice.org.uk/training-and-even… #SEND #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
If you work in children's social care and haven't signed up to our professionals newsletter yet, now's the time. Free, monthly: coramvoice.org.uk/prof-sign-up #CoramVoice #Advocacy
coramvoice.org.uk
Sign up for Coram Voice professionals emails - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Your voice matters, in every decision about your life in care. A National Voice is where care-experienced young people come together: coramvoice.org.uk/get-involved/a-na… #ANV #CareExperienced #CoramVoice
coramvoice.org.uk
A National Voice - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Every child in care has rights. Make sure the young people around you know theirs: coramvoice.org.uk/myrights #ChildrensRights #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
If you're in care, an advocate can make sure you know your rights and help you speak out if something goes wrong. Find your local service: coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy #Advocacy #CareExperienced #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Coming up on 8 October: Meaningful Communication training, on supporting young people with disabilities and additional communication needs. Online, £70: coramvoice.org.uk/training-and-even… #SEND #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
An Independent Visitor is a volunteer who becomes a consistent, trusted friend to a child in care. Find out how to become one: coramvoice.org.uk/get-help/what-is-… #IndependentVisitor #Volunteering #CoramVoice
coramvoice.org.uk
What is an Independent Visitor? - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
When a young person goes missing from care and returns, a good return interview can make all the difference: coramvoice.org.uk/return-interviews #Advocacy #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Every year the Voices writing competition celebrates the creativity and courage of care-experienced young people. Read some of our previous winners: coramvoice.org.uk/get-involved/voic… #Voices2026 #CoramVoice
coramvoice.org.uk
Voices: the creative writing competition for children in care and care leavers - Coram Voice
The Voices Creative Writing competition is a positive and celebratory platform for young people in or leaving care to express their feelings creati...
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Every child in care has the right to an advocate. Find your local service: coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy #Advocacy #CareExperienced #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Local authorities handling complaints from children and families deserve the right support: coramvoice.org.uk/local-authority-c… #Advocacy #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Whatever you're going through, an advocate can help. Find your local service: coramvoice.org.uk/advocacy #Advocacy #CareExperienced #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Films, reports, tools and guidance, all free, all in one place. The Bright Spots Resource Bank has everything you need: coramvoice.org.uk/resource-library/… #BrightSpots #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Are you a "relevant child" leaving care? Find out what support and entitlements come with that status: coramvoice.org.uk/myrights/my-right… #CareLeavers #YourRights #CoramVoice
coramvoice.org.uk
My rights as a relevant child - Coram Voice
002
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Today is Youth Mental Health Day. Every young person deserves to feel they belong, and to have their voice heard. That's what we work for every day. #YouthMentalHealthDay #CareExperienced #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
What even is a Pathway Plan? If you're a care leaver, or you work with one, you need to know this. Watch our short explainer: youtu.be/u2-bfmvzeOQ #CareLeavers #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Tomorrow is Youth Mental Health Day. This year's focus: helping young people feel they truly belong, wherever they are. #YouthMentalHealthDay #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
1 in 3 care leavers report low wellbeing. Our From Surviving to Thriving report explains why, and what needs to change: coramvoice.org.uk/resource-library/… #BrightSpots #CoramVoice
coramvoice.org.uk
From Surviving to Thriving: The seven drivers of well-being for children in care and care leavers - Coram Voice
011
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
If something is wrong with your care, you have the right to complain, and the right to help doing it: coramvoice.org.uk/myrights/making-a… #YourRights #CareExperienced #CoramVoice
coramvoice.org.uk
Making a complaint - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Are you an "eligible child" leaving care? Find out what that specific legal status means for you: coramvoice.org.uk/myrights/my-right… #CareLeavers #YourRights #CoramVoice
coramvoice.org.uk
My rights as an eligible child - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
No qualifications needed. No professional background. Just time, and a willingness to show up for a child in care. Could you be an Independent Visitor? coramvoice.org.uk/help-us/being-an-… #IndependentVisitor #CoramVoice
coramvoice.org.uk
Independent Visitors - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Almost 124,000 young people faced homelessness last year. Many are care leavers. Advocacy and proper planning make a real difference: coramvoice.org.uk/for-professionals… #Homelessness #CareLeavers #CoramVoice
coramvoice.org.uk
Homelessness Outreach - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Today's the day. Our Homelessness, Advocacy and Children's Rights training runs this morning, helping professionals safeguard homeless children using case law. #Homelessness #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Work with children in or around the care system? Sign up to our free monthly newsletter for training dates and rights news: coramvoice.org.uk/prof-sign-up #CoramVoice #Advocacy
coramvoice.org.uk
Sign up for Coram Voice professionals emails - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
In care or a care leaver? A National Voice is your national community, connecting young people who get it: coramvoice.org.uk/get-involved/a-na… #ANV #CareExperienced #CoramVoice
coramvoice.org.uk
A National Voice - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day. Children in care and care leavers can feel isolated in ways that aren't always visible. If you know one, check in today, and keep checking in. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Last chance to book: Homelessness, Advocacy and Children's Rights training is on 14 September. Online, £70: coramvoice.org.uk/training-and-even… #Homelessness #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Tomorrow is World Suicide Prevention Day. If you know a child in care or a care leaver, take a moment to check in with them. A simple "how are you, really?" can matter more than you think. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Working with care leavers? Our Sorted and Supported guide covers rights and entitlements clearly. Free to download: coramvoice.org.uk/resource-library/… #CareLeavers #CoramVoice
coramvoice.org.uk
Sorted and Supported - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Meet AdvoCat! Our animated superhero helps younger children in care understand what advocacy is. Watch and share: youtu.be/R_jW9HRzwlA #AdvoCat #CoramVoice #CareExperienced
001
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Hundreds of free tools, reports and resources for anyone working with children in care. The Bright Spots Resource Bank is all yours: coramvoice.org.uk/resource-library/… #BrightSpots #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Not sure if you count as a care leaver? Find out in minutes: coramvoice.org.uk/myrights/my-right… #CareLeaver #CoramVoice #YourRights
coramvoice.org.uk
Am I a care leaver? - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Coming up on 14 September: Homelessness, Advocacy and Children's Rights, how professionals can safeguard and advocate for homeless children. Online, £70: coramvoice.org.uk/training-and-even… #Homelessness #CoramVoice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Michael, Owen and Jane all volunteer as Coram Voice Independent Visitors. Find out how you could get involved: coramvoice.org.uk/help-us/being-an-… #IndependentVisitor #Volunteering #CoramVoice
coramvoice.org.uk
Independent Visitors - Coram Voice
000
Coram Voice @coramvoice.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Not sure what an advocate actually does? They're always on your side, helping you know your rights and speak up. Find out more: coramvoice.org.uk/get-help/what-is-… #Advocacy #CareExperienced #CoramVoice
coramvoice.org.uk
What is an Advocate and how can they help me? - Coram Voice
000