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The Promise Change Programme One details what is happening now, what is happening next and what needs to happen to deliver Plan 21-24 and #KeepThePromise. Here we pick out the sections relating to care leavers and care and justice experienced young people. Read more
Jo Derrick, CEO of care leaver charity Staf, has welcomed the announcement from the Deputy First Minister John Swinney on the next steps on the implementation of the Independent Care Review’s recommendations. Read more
Staf CEO Jo Derrick has welcomed the appointment of Fiona Duncan as chair of the Promise Oversight Board, which will provide oversight to the implementation of the Care Review. Read more
Scotland’s Independent Care Review has published its final conclusions. Five reports have been published and the main report ‘The Promise’ runs to 124 pages. To keep our members informed, we will set out the conclusions in a series of brief summaries. In this blog, we take a look at what The Promise says regarding privileging relationships and tackling unresolved trauma. Read more
Moving On Strategic Lead, Thomas Carlton shares information on the exciting partnership between Staf and the Promise Scotland as we embark on a Moving On Change Programme, starting with 100 Days of Listening to Moving On experts. Read more
The Promise Oversight Board have produced their second, powerful report on the progress being made on Plan 21 -24. Here we draw out the key themes and messages for care leavers and the workforce. Read more
The Promise has published its report on redesigning the Hearings system in Scotland. Co-designed by those with lived experience, the report details what changes are needed to ensure it meets the needs of children and young people. Read more
The Promise Oversight Board has produced its first report, detailing the progress made to date on implementing the recommendations of the Care Review. Here we draw out key findings in relation to care leavers and the workforce. Read more
COSLA has published their report detailing how Local Authorities intend to Keep the Promise. Read more
The Promise has released their Change Programme One. Here we distil the implications this has for the throughcare and aftercare workforce. Read more
Staf CEO Jo reflects on the past year since The Promise, celebrates the formation of the Oversight Board and outlines Staf's intention to #KeepThePromise. Read more
Scotland’s Independent Care Review has published its final conclusions. Five reports have been published and the main report ‘The Promise’ runs to 124 pages. To keep our members informed, we will set out the conclusions in a series of brief summaries. Read more
CEO of care leaver charity Staf, Jo Derrick, has today hailed the publication of ‘The Promise’ by the Independent Care Review, as an historic moment for Scotland’s care system. Read more