VOICES from Leicestershire Cares

The Altogether Now Project presents 'Talkabilities' hosted by young people from Leicestershire Cares, Jack, Paddy and Ibrahim. In this episode, the young people are joined by Altogether Now Project Manager, Ross and Managing Director of Enstruct Training, Keith Yates. This episode focuses on all things education, where the young people share their experiences of navigating through the education system with additional needs, what support they received and where they may have benefitted from more. There are also discussions around mainstream education vs specialist provisions and Educational Health Care Plans. Keith from Enstruct shares the fantastic provision he provides for young people across City & County and joins in the discussions with the rest of the panel. This is the third episode of this series, which focuses on discussing life experiences whilst living with SEND, especially when navigating the world of work and education. An honest, light-hearted but thought provoking podcast, delivered by wonderful young people with additional guests to join in future episodes.

The Altogether Now Project presents 'Talkabilities' hosted by young people from Leicestershire Cares, Jack and Paddy. In this episode, the young people are joined by Altogether Now Project Manager, Ross and Community & Business Development Officer, Claire. This episode focuses on future goals and aspirations, all things Christmas, as well as discussing the prospect of independent living from the perspective of a SEND young person. This is the second episode of this series, which focuses on discussing life experiences whilst living with SEND, especially when navigating the world of work and education. An honest, light-hearted but thought provoking podcast, delivered by wonderful young people with additional guests to join in future episodes.

The Altogether Now Project presents 'Talkabilities' hosted by young people from Leicestershire Cares Jack and Ibrahim. In this episode, the young people are joined by Altogether Now Project Manager, Ross and it's an opportunity to introduce themselves as well as the aims of the podcast, recent activities on the project and they also touch on their own experiences of living with SEND. This is the first episode of this series which will focus on discussing people experience of living with SEND, especially when navigating the world of work and education. An honest, light-hearted but thought provoking podcast, delivered by wonderful young people with guests to join in future episodes.

Powering on project & Filigi Presents Welcome to the very first episode of Chat in the Vil! In today’s conversation, host Kara sits down with Tia, a young adult from Coalville, to talk openly about one of the biggest challenges facing young people today: housing. Together they explore: 🏠 Why young adults feel worried about affording a home 💷 The realities of saving, renting, and understanding mortgages 📚 The lack of education around housing, credit, and financial systems 🏘️ Issues with private renting and social housing 💬 What young people in Coalville want to see change 🧠 How housing stress impacts mental health ✨ Ideas for improving housing access and support in the community Tia shares her personal experiences - from navigating private renting to learning essential life skills outside of school - and highlights the importance of giving young people a voice in local decision making. If you’re a young person struggling with housing, someone working in the sector, or just curious about what life looks like for the next generation in Coalville, this episode is for you.

Black Girl Magic Podcast By Leicester council youth services. In this episode Nevaeh, Holly and Nina talk about everything from learning braiding and drumming, to celebrating their culture through artwork, Carnival and football matches. They also open up about important issues such as beauty standards, online safety, racism in schools, and the pressures young Black girls face in everyday life. The podcast highlights the power of creating safe spaces where Black girls can connect, celebrate their heritage, and speak openly about challenges without fear of judgement. From food and culture to identity and empowerment, this episode shows why Black Girl Magic is more than just a group — it’s a community. Tune in to hear their voices, stories and ideas for change. Supported by Leicestershire Cares. #BlackGirlMagic #Leicester #YouthVoices #Community #LeicestershireCares

In Episode 3, hosts Trinity, Jas, Hols, and Kenzy sit down to talk about the world of jobs, CVs, and confidence. From the struggles of writing that perfect CV, to the reality of job interviews, to the self-belief it takes to step into any room — we’re keeping it 100% honest. Expect laughs, stories, and advice you can actually use. Whether you’re looking for your first job, chasing a career change, or just trying to build up that confidence, this episode’s for you. Drop your experiences in the comments, like & subscribe for more weekly episodes, and join the conversation. #UnderTheBusPodcast #Jobs #CVTips #Confidence #CareerTalk #FemaleVoices #GirlTalk #WorkLife

#UnderTheBusPodcast #WomensFootball #Lionesses Welcome to Under the Bus – the all-female podcast that’s not afraid to speak up, speak out, and call it how we see it. ⚽ In our second episode, we dive deep into the world of women’s saftey in the community and how young females are made to feel. 💬 Real talk. Real stories. No sugarcoating. Because it's about time the spotlight stayed where it belongs. 👇 Hit play, drop your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to like & subscribe for weekly episodes that throw nothing but facts under the bus. #UnderTheBusPodcast #WomensFootball #Lionesses #EURO2022 #FootballInjuries #WomenInSport #GirlTalk #FemaleVoices

In this first episode of On the roads with Amy & Aaron the pair set up in the Wigston bell street LSFB community hub and speak with the team and some young people about opportunities in the area and what the hub is about and some young peoples grapes with school and lack of things to do, you will also get to hear live the team engaging with new young people to the project straight off the street and how quickly we can set up a podcast show to give the community a voice.

🎙️ Welcome to Under the Bus – the all-female podcast that’s not afraid to speak up, speak out, and call it how we see it. ⚽ In our very first episode, we dive deep into the world of women’s football – from the glory of England's Euro victory to the grit behind the game that often gets overlooked. We’re talking about players pushing through injuries, the differences in how the women's game is treated, and what really goes on behind the scenes. 💬 Real talk. Real stories. No sugar-coating. Because it's about time the spotlight stayed where it belongs. 👇 Hit play, drop your thoughts in the comments, and don’t forget to like & subscribe for weekly episodes that throw nothing but facts under the bus. #UnderTheBusPodcast #WomensFootball #Lionesses #EURO2025 #FootballInjuries #WomenInSport #GirlTalk #FemaleVoices

In this episode of LFR He Said, we explore what the film industry really looks like – especially for young people in Leicestershire. From behind the camera to editing, there’s more opportunity than you might think. We talk with Dan from Create52 about local projects, barriers, and how you can get involved even without fancy gear or big connections.

🎙️ Take Me Seriously Breaks Down Filters, Friend Zones & Female Ambition in Latest Episode Leicester, UK — The latest episode of Take Me Seriously – She Said takes a powerful look at the pressures young women face in today’s digital world — and the courage it takes to rise above them. Titled “Filters, Friend Zones & Finding Our Fire,” the episode features a special guest appearance by Danielle from Nelsons Solicitors, who brings insight, warmth, and real-world advice to a conversation that’s as honest as it is empowering. The podcast, led by young women aged 16–25, dives into how social media shapes self-image, the emotional grey area of the “friend zone,” and the internal battles many girls face when chasing goals in a world that often encourages them to shrink. This episode continues Take Me Seriously’s mission: to give young women a bold platform to share their truths, support one another, and remind the world they’re not just talking — they mean it. Stream Episode 4 now on Spotify, YouTube, and all major platforms. Follow @TakeMeSeriouslyPod on Instagram for more updates, clips, and community content.

🎙️ Episode 3: “Take Me seriously Ep 3” — Power, Pressure & Owning Our Strength 👑 Take Me Seriously — A podcast by young women, for young women. In this episode, we’re flipping the script on the phrase “like a girl” — and reclaiming what it truly means to be powerful, emotional, confident, and unapologetically ourselves. 🎤 Guest host Sarah joins the conversation with Starla and Scarlett to explore how society puts pressure on girls to fit into narrow boxes — be pretty but not too bold, smart but not bossy, strong but not intimidating. We're over it. 💬 This episode dives into: The first time we felt proud to be girls — and why it matters. Why “like a girl” is still used as an insult — and how we shut that down. Whether you can be soft and strong at the same time (spoiler: you can). How to stop comparing and start supporting each other. ✨ This one is for every girl who's been told to shrink, and is choosing to grow instead. 👇 Join the conversation: 💬 What does being a girl mean to you? 🙌 Tag a friend who needs this reminder today. 🎧 New episodes weekly — subscribe, like, and share to support young women using their voices and changing the story. #TakeMeSeriously #LikeAGirl #GirlPower #WomenSupportingWomen #FeminineStrength #YouthPodcast #TeenVoices #SheSaidIt #EmpowermentForGirls #SarahSpeaks

🎙️ Episode 1: “More Than Man Enough” — Redefining Masculinity 🔔 Welcome to the very first episode of LFR He Said — where young men speak freely, honestly, and without judgment. What does it really mean to “be a man” in 2025? In this debut episode, our hosts break down the pressure, the myths, and the silent rules that come with being a young man today. From childhood messages to social media standards, we’re asking the questions that too many guys are afraid to say out loud. 💬 This episode explores: What makes someone a “real man” — and who decides that? Why crying, caring, or showing emotion is still seen as weak. How toxic masculinity shows up in our friend groups, families, and minds. What the future of masculinity could actually look like — if we get to define it. This is the start of a bigger conversation — one where young men take the mic and take back the narrative. 👇 Drop a comment: 🔹 What’s something you’ve unlearned about being a man? 🔹 What do you wish someone told you when you were younger? 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to support youth voices that matter. #LFRHeSaid #Masculinity #MentalHealthForMen #RealTalk #YoungMenSpeak #BreakTheMold #BoysToMen #PodcastForMen #HeSaidIt

“Take Me Seriously” Tackles the Silent Struggles of Young Women in Latest Mental Health Episode Leicester, UK — The youth-led podcast Take Me Seriously has released one of its most personal and powerful episodes yet, opening up a crucial conversation about the hidden signs of anxiety and depression in young women — and why they’re so often missed. In the episode titled “Smile Through It?” — When Girls Hide What Hurts, hosts Starla, Scarlett, and Amy dive into the ways girls are taught to mask emotional pain with humour, silence, or perfectionism — leaving many struggling in plain sight. Drawing from personal experience and real-life stories, the trio explores how young women are often praised for being "well-behaved" or "high-achieving," even when those same girls are quietly battling stress, burnout, or emotional numbness. The episode also calls attention to how social media filters not just images, but feelings — making it even harder for girls to admit when they’re not okay. Supported by Leicestershire Cares and the Power to Change project, the podcast aims to empower young people to speak honestly about what they’re going through and break the stigma around mental health — especially in communities where therapy is still seen as taboo.

The Youth Justice team was honoured to host Toni Shergill on the All Things Youth Justice podcast. Toni, Community Navigator on the Phoenix Programme, joined us to discuss his experience in the justice system and the importance of mindset in moving forward.

🎙️ "Take Me Seriously" – A bold, unfiltered podcast created by young women, for young women. From navigating monthly cycles to confronting toxic norms, Take Me Seriously dives deep into the real, raw, and sometimes messy conversations that matter. Each episode explores a different topics – think periods and puberty, orientation and identity, fashion and peer pressure, social media myths, financial literacy, and more. We even tackle the tough stuff: being friend-zoned, internalized sexism, and how women can sometimes uphold the very stereotypes we're fighting against. This is your safe space to laugh, learn, reflect, and rise. Whether we're breaking down beauty standards or building each other up through stories of empowerment and opportunity, Take Me Seriously is here to challenge the noise and amplify your voice. 💬 Honest talks. 💥 Real issues. 💪 Female-driven. Join the conversation.

Join us for the Leaving Care Parents Group Podcast where we are joined by our care leaving Parents.

To mark the success of our highly successful Power to change conference we have put together a few sound bites from the day of attendees offering us some feedback of there experiences from the Power to change conference.

Something a little bit different. The youth in our power to change youth group created a song talking about the power to change.

Welcome to Jampacked Episode 4 where with guests from Everards of Leicester and a youth participant we discuss the topic of womans rights.

In this week episode we are joined by Amy Cook Head of children and young people at Leicestershire Cares and Tracy Renshaw from Samworth Brothers, Talking on the Topic of Mental health.

This new mini series was delivered by a youth participant (Jameelah) who came to the power to change project with a strong desire to create a podcast an d talk on topics that have affected her directly.

This new mini series was delivered by a youth participant (Jameelah) who came to the power to change project with a strong desire to create a podcast an d talk on topics that have affected her directly.

The Youth Justice team We were honoured to host Bav Majithia from @yiannimize on the All Things Youth Justice podcast, where he shared his journey to success and emphasized the importance of giving back to the community. 

This month on All Things Youth Justice: Chikodi and Jenny sit down with Janik from the Fryday Podcast to discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people and the positive impact it can have.

The peer researchers on the Joining Up Joining In project have shared the findings of the report - Should Care Experience be a Protected Characteristic . The findings of the report highlighted the views of care experienced young people in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. There is strong support for care experience being a protected characteristic (93%). The significant themes that came out of the work were: - personal experiences - stigma and discrimination - impact of trauma - lack of support

Join Chikodi and Jenny on the Youth Justice podcast as they delve into the connection between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and crime with special guest, Crae community navigator from the Phoenix program, sharing his real-life experiences.

Power to change project presents a Digital media workshop - podcast 001, with young the young people of Leicestershire, this is our first session back after a short break and we enter a new series, this episode was our first back with whole new line up of young people who came to engage, have some fun and learn some of the basics of podcasting and all things digital media so in this first session we allowed them complete freedom to be open and discuss whatever topic that they felt like covering. Enjoy.

Introduction To Violence Intervention Project with Chikodi and Jenny from Leicestershire Cares

Leicestershire Cares presents the Joining Up, Joining In Podcast. Joining Up, Joining In aims to give care experienced young people a voice on the issues that matter to them. We’re delivering the project in collaboration with Learning and Work Institute and is funded by the Blagrave Trust. Young people on the project have recently been exploring whether being care experienced should be recognised in the Equality Act 2010 as a protected characteristic. This is a debate that local authorities are having across the country, following the publication of the Review of Children’s Social Care in England. It was great to welcome Laura Summers from the Violence Reduction Network, Kane Grundy who is volunteering on our project and is a care experienced teacher, as well as Flory and El who are two of the young people participating on the project. Leicestershire Cares is an award-winning charity which provides a range of support to care experienced young people to help them reach their potential. For more information, visit www.leicestershirecares.co.uk or follow our social media channels @LeicsCares.

What are care leavers experiences of Universal Credit? Care leavers face a number of challenges as they prepare to leave the care system and navigate towards living independently at a young age. They often need support to help them move into education, employment or training. However, there is evidence that the welfare system isn’t doing enough to support care leavers. Through consultations with care leavers, desk research and expert interviews, L&W and young people from Leicestershire Cares, Drive Forward and Homes2Inspire have identified six policy changes that we believe would improve care leavers’ experiences of the welfare system and help them to achieve better outcomes.Proposed policy changes1. A designated lead at every Jobcentre Plus, focused on care leavers2. Introduction of a ‘marker’ for care leavers when they enter into the welfare system3. All care leavers should be entitled to the over-25s rate in Universal Credit4. Right to advanced payment grant (not loan)5. Clear step by step escalation protocol for applying sanctions6. All care leavers should be exempt from paying council tax, up to the age of 25 Improving care leavers’ experiences of the welfare systemAbout the projectWith the support of Lloyds Bank Foundation, Learning and Work Institute (L&W) is working with young people from Leicestershire Cares, Drive Forward and Homes2Inspire to understand care leavers’ experiences of the welfare system.#CEYPPodcast #CEYP #CareLeavers #TogetherWeCan@LeicsCares

This Podcast discusses COVID-19 in different languages to inform our diverse communities of the most frequently asked questions relating to Covid-19 Vaccination and the importance of having the vaccine when offered to us. The aim is to empower our communities to make informed choices and tackle misinformation and cater to these needs in their native languages from trusted voices within their communities.Twitter: @[email protected]#TogetherWeCan 

How can we support more Care Experienced Young People into Employment?Why might care experienced young people need support into the workplace?Why should businesses support care experienced young people into employment?What could businesses do to support care leavers?What do care experienced young people want businesses to know about them? This podcast, will give an insight into the issues facing care experienced young people looking for work. It will give ideas on how to support them before and during the recruit process, and when they are in employment.#PromiseToCare#TogetherwecanTwitter: @leicscareshttps://www.leicestershirecares.co.uk/about-charity/news-events/[email protected]

This Podcast discusses COVID-19 in different languages to inform our diverse communities of the most frequently asked questions relating to Covid-19 Vaccination and the importance of having the vaccine when offered to us. The aim is to empower our communities to make informed choices and tackle misinformation and cater to these needs in their native languages from trusted voices within their communities.Twitter: @[email protected]#TogetherWeCan

This Podcast discusses COVID-19 in different languages to inform our diverse communities of the most frequently asked questions relating to Covid-19 Vaccination and the importance of having the vaccine when offered to us. The aim is to empower our communities to make informed choices and tackle misinformation and cater to these needs in their native languages from trusted voices within their communities.Twitter: @[email protected]#TogetherWeCan

This Podcast discusses COVID-19 in different languages to inform our diverse communities of the most frequently asked questions relating to Covid-19 Vaccination and the importance of having the vaccine when offered to us. The aim is to empower our communities to make informed choices and tackle misinformation and cater to these needs in their native languages from trusted voices within their communities.Twitter: @[email protected]#TogetherWeCan

Leicestershire Cares’ latest care experienced podcast, Fostering a New Approach, explores the issues surrounding being care experienced around Christmas time.This episode Casey and Diana speak about past experiences, coping mechanisms and things to do. Christmas can be difficult for care experienced young people. Lots of things shut down such as schools, colleges and universities resulting in those places of safety, connection to friends and community are not there anymore. People that work with care experienced people (not all) take time off, and lonely isolated people can feel even lonelier.Social media is filled with photos of warm houses with Christmas trees and presents which can make people that don’t have a family to spend time with even more an outsider looking in.For care experienced young people, this time of year can be tough. Feeling of isolation, bad memories of difficult childhood, empty university halls, regular support services moved to skeleton staff, more drunk people on the streets, loss of routine. So how do care experienced young people navigate this period?Taking pointsBeing with people that understand can helpTry volunteering. It can be rewarding and make you feel connected to othersUse social media for you. Don’t let it use youWhat’s the best present for a care leavers?Podcast InformationSocial media:@DianaOmokore@_caseyarmstrongResearch for this podcast: Care Leavers Rock | FacebookThe Christmas Dinner http://thechristmasdinners.org.uk/Letter to all university Vice Chancellor’s about the need to support care experienced young people at their universities over Christmas. https://twitter.com/StandAloneHE/status/1333700554095292416Government guidelines: Christmas guidance set out for university students  https://www.gov.uk/government/news/christmasguidance-set-out-for-university-studentsGet involved in the podcastIf you have a questions for Casey and Diana to discuss on their podcast, tweet them at @LeicsCares #CEYPPODCAST or email [email protected] more information about our Voices project contact [email protected] out how we work with care experienced young people

Leicestershire Cares’ latest care experienced podcast, Fostering a New Approach, explores the issues surrounding care experienced young people and university. This episode Casey and Diana speak to Kim Emenike, a care leaver and recent graduate from Loughborough UniversityOnly 12% of care leavers make it to University compared with the 43% of the general population who participate, and once there over half of care leavers consider dropping out of university due to a mix of health problems, money worries, high workloads and personal and family issuesIt can be hard, but it can also be rewarding, inspiring and life changing. So how can care experienced young people be better supported to make a success in higher education? Main talking pointsRelying on friend’s parents to drive Kim and her belongings up to university because her corporate parent wouldn’tLiving in a hostel at 17 with no wifi, and finding the self-belief to study for her A-levelsMotivation - Not wanting to be a negative statisticSupport for money is fine, but support of wellbeing can be difficult to findCare experienced young people do not get encouraged to go to university from their corporate parentConversation at 16-18, should be about options for the future, like university, or apprenticeships, or entrepreneurship.Life is not a race. You don’t have to go to university at 18.Put yourself out therePodcast InformationSocial media:@KimEmenike@DianaOmokore@_caseyarmstrongResearch for this podcast:Loughborough graduate overcomes the odds to complete her degree and inspire other care leavers to go to universityWhy we must do more to support care leavers at universityCare leavers in higher education: how many are there and why does it matter?Get involved in the podcastIf you have a questions for Casey and Diana to discuss on their podcast, tweet them at @LeicsCares #CEYPPODCAST or email [email protected] more information about our Voices project contact [email protected] out how we work with care experienced young people

Leicestershire Cares’ latest care experienced podcast, Fostering a New Approach, explores the issues surrounding care experienced young people and the criminal justice system. This episode Casey and Diana are joined by Dr Claire Fitzpatrick, a Senior Lecturer in Criminology and the Youth Justice Lead in the Centre for Child & Family Justice Research, at Lancaster University.This is a massive and complex topic that will take more than today’s show to unpack, and in future episodes we hope to speak to a range of people involved, from young people with experiences of the criminal justice system, to the people that work within it.Most children in care do not commit crime, however there is an over-representation of care leavers in the criminal justice system.Less than 1% of the population have been in the care system, yet a recent review chaired by Lord Laming reports that about 50% of children in custody have been in care.So why is this? Is it because we are damaged or have complex needs that have not been met? Is it because we’ve been let down by family and then by the state?Or is it more subtle than that? Hidden in the wider systemic problems that exist and affect care experienced young people?Main talking pointsCare experienced young people are under more surveillance compared to their peers.Unnecessary criminalisation of some children in care for minor offences.Changing the narrative from blaming the individual to blaming the systems.Do I offend to get better access to mental health support? The justice setting compared to the community setting.The risk level score. A classification given to care experienced young people. Is it better to elevate the score, so a young person can access higher level of support quicker, but, have live with that risk score hanging over their head?A failings care system and criminal justice system which creates a revolving door. Is this down to the lack of support in society?Diversion is the key.A post code lottery with the support you may get from your local authority.Podcast InformationFind out more about Dr Claire Fitzpatrick and her researchDisrupting the Routes between Care and Custody: Learning from Girls and Women in the Care and Criminal Justice SystemsSocial media: Twitter@CJJFitzpatrick@CareCustody@_caseyarmstrong@DianaOmokore@LeicsCaresResearch for this podcast:The Conversation. Why have so many people in prison spent time in care as children?Howard League for Penal Reform. The impact of care-experience across the life-courseHoward League for Penal Reform. Criminal Care?Gov.UK. Care leavers in prison and probationPrison Reform Trust: Keeping children in care out of trouble: an independent reviewSampson, Robert J. and John H. Laub. 2016. "Turning Points and the Future of Life-Course Criminology: Reflections on the 1986 Criminal Careers Report." Journal of Research in Crime and Delinquency 53: 321-335. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0022427815616992 Get involved in the podcastIf you have a questions for Casey and Diana to discuss on their podcast, tweet them at @LeicsCares #CEYPPODCAST or email [email protected] more information about our Voices project contact [email protected] out how we work with care experienced young people

This week Casey and Diana talk about independent and semi-independent accommodation, which includes hostels, foyer, flats, shared housing and supported living. At the moment these provisions are unregulated so there is no national standard for them and they are not open to inspections from Ofsted.Main talking points:When are you really mature enough to only receive support and not care?The pros and cons of living independently or semi-independently.The quality of accommodation. “If a staff member walks into a room and thinks, I wouldn’t sleep in here, then why am I expected to?”The risks of moving out of your areaWe just want to feel safeResearch Views of care experienced people sought by the government: Article39.orghttps://article39.org.uk/category/unregulated-accommodation/'Lonely' and 'unsafe': Young people's experiences of unregulated supported accommodation: Children and Young People Nowhttps://www.cypnow.co.uk/news/article/lonely-and-unsafe-young-people-s-experiences-of-unregulated-supported-accommodationUnregulated provision – public consultation will be “fundamentally flawed” without meaningful consultation with children and young people: Article39.orghttps://article39.org.uk/2020/04/20/unregulated-provision-consultation-will-be-fundamentally-flawed-without-meaningful-consultation-with-children-and-young-people/ Life  Get involved in the podcastIf you have a questions for Casey and Diana to discuss on their podcast, tweet them at @LeicsCares#CEYPPODCAST or email [email protected] more information about our Voices project contact [email protected] out how we work with care experienced young people  

Main talking points:The relationships built between young mothers in a Baby and Mother unit.Lack of support from the state and the need for charities to support with food, mental wellbeing and isolation.Lockdown rules in a hostel and how they make life harder for mothers and babiesThe feelings of freedom when you walk into your new home.The bare-bones of council accommodation. No carpet, no curtains, no white goods.Setting up your own business as a young mother.Tanisa’s new businessMama Zuri Candles https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/MamaZuriCandles Get involved in the podcastIf you have a questions for Casey and Diana to discuss on their podcast, tweet them at @LeicsCares #CEYPPODCAST or email [email protected] more information about our Voices project contact [email protected] out how we work with care experienced young people

Main talking points:Casey and Diana talk about the exit strategy which in their eyes, requires the online support that has developed over this time, to stay and for it to now work alongside the face to face interaction with support services.Casey and Diana also call for a bigger push for the Promise to Care, as there will be a need for businesses to step up and strengthen and lead the new community that has blossomed during lockdown. Local governments will probably struggle with more cuts resulting in more care experienced young people missing out on vital support, and charities may need even more help in picking up the pieces and catching the vulnerable ones that fall through the net.Online security will need to be strengthened, and vulnerable people will need help and support in learning how to stay safe online.Video conferencing has worked, and now local authorities can and must utilise it to hear more CEYP voices.Casey and Diana’s research for this episodeRights group threatens DfE with legal action over relaxation of statutory dutiesCharity blasts legislation relaxing duties to children in care under Covid-19 as ‘destroying safeguards’Distribution of the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the public health measures on young people's mental health in the United Kingdom (UK) as of March 2020Get involved in the podcastIf you have a questions for Casey and Diana to discuss on their podcast, tweet them at @LeicsCares #CEYPPODCAST or email [email protected] more information about our Voices project contact [email protected] out how we work with care experienced young people

Two care experienced young people, Casey and Diana, talking about stuff. It might be about care experienced issues, past experiences, policies that affect care leavers and looked after children, it might be about what they saw on TV last night.This second episode Casey and Diana talk about what makes a good support worker.To ask a question for next weeks show Tweet: @LeicsCares #CEYPPODCASTwww.leicestershirecares.co.uk/

Leicestershire Cares has set up a podcast to help keep two of their participants connected. The care experienced duo now have a date in their diary each week, where they can record their podcast, helping them reduce the boredom and isolation brought on by the coronavirus lockdown.Casey and Diana will be exploring issues facing care leavers and over the following weeks will invite guests onto their podcast to investigate what can be done to better support care experienced young people.If you have a questions for them to discuss on their podcast tweet them at @LeicsCares #CEYPPODCAST or email [email protected] more information about our Voices project contact [email protected] out how we work with care experienced young people