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  • Coronavirus Support and Signposting

    Coronavirus Support and Signposting

    Staf has compiled information and resources on coronavirus (COVID-19), to help assist care-experienced young people and those who support them. Read more

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Coronavirus Support and Signposting

Coronavirus Support and Signposting

Staf has compiled information and resources on coronavirus (COVID-19), to help assist care-experienced young people and those who support them. Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2020

Updated: 7th April, 2021

Author: Jess Steele

Staf's response to the UNCRC incorporation consultation

Staf's response to the UNCRC incorporation consultation

Read Staf's full response to the consultation on incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into our domestic law in Scotland. Read more

Published: 30th August, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

New Scottish Psychological Trauma Training Plan Published

New Scottish Psychological Trauma Training Plan Published

NHS Education for Scotland (NES) have recently published a new psychological training plan. Find out more on our news piece here. Read more

Published: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

From alienation to connection: learning from Dr Gabor Maté

From alienation to connection: learning from Dr Gabor Maté

Staf attended the ACE Aware Nation event with Dr Gabor Maté in Glasgow in June 2019. The day reinforced our belief in the importance of relationships but it has also opened our eyes to the impact of the opposite – alienation. Tackling alienation and building the relationships needed to heal from trauma will take commitment from all of us. Read more

Published: 16th June, 2019

Updated: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

Spotlight on best practice: Fife Council

Spotlight on best practice: Fife Council

Here’s what’s working well in Fife in delivering services for care leavers and the practices that are driving improvements in performance. Read more

Published: 23rd May, 2019

Updated: 8th August, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

Our response to the Scottish Government's social isolation and loneliness strategy

Our response to the Scottish Government's social isolation and loneliness strategy

Read our response to the Scottish Government's strategy to tackle social isolation and loneliness, and build stronger social connections - entitled 'A Connected Scotland'. Read more

Published: 11th January, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

7 things you need to know about the Fairer Scotland Action Plan Progress Report

7 things you need to know about the Fairer Scotland Action Plan Progress Report

Lewis, our Policy and Events Officer, highlights 7 key points to know from the 'Fairer Scotland Action Plan Progress Report', published by the Scottish Government on 20th December 2018. Read more

Published: 21st December, 2018

Updated: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

Interview with Gerald Neil on his life, his work and reducing stress in our lives

Interview with Gerald Neil on his life, his work and reducing stress in our lives

Gerald Neil is a successful accountant and qualified stress and relaxation therapist. Here, we talk to Gerald about his background, how to improve the lives of care experienced young people and how we can all do more to reduce stress in our lives. Read more

Published: 19th October, 2018

Author: Lewis Macleod

Who Cares for the Carers?

Who Cares for the Carers?

Given the unique pressures involved for staff working in a secure care setting, Talking Hope ask the important question: 'Who cares for the carers?' Click to find out more and read 'Who Cares for the Carers? Holding Hope Behind the Scenes' Read more

Published: 10th October, 2018

Updated: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

A Connected Scotland Consultation Joint Response

A Connected Scotland Consultation Joint Response

On 30th April 2018, the Scottish Government closed their consultation to help inform the national strategy 'A Connected Scotland: Tackling social isolation and loneliness and building stronger social connections'. Find out more about the consultation, and read our joint response. Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2018

Updated: 31st July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

We Can and Must Do Better

We Can and Must Do Better

Published in 2007, this report highlighted the need to improve the learning and development for everyone who works with Scotland's looked-after children and care leavers. Find out more and download this report. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2018

Updated: 1st August, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

Scottish Care Leavers Covenant

Scottish Care Leavers Covenant

The Scottish Care Leavers Covenant is a bold and committed promise to young people who have experience of the care system: that they matter. Read more

Published: 13th April, 2018

Updated: 1st August, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

Thro' the een o' caer leevers

Thro' the een o' caer leevers

(Through the eyes of care leavers) The experience of young people leaving care and suffering from depression in Scotland. Marina Amaral's thesis examines the Throughcare experience and outcomes achieved by young people who are simultaneously leaving care and experiencing depression. Find out more and download Marina's thesis. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 29th July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

Is there a link between childhood adversity, attachment style and Scotland's excess mortality?

Is there a link between childhood adversity, attachment style and Scotland's excess mortality?

Evidence, challenges and potential research. Scotland has a persistently high mortality rate that is not solely due to the effects of socio-economic deprivation. Find out more about this paper from Dr Michael Smith et. al., published in July 2016. Read more

Published: 6th April, 2018

Updated: 29th July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

Adversity, Attachment and Relationships

Adversity, Attachment and Relationships

Insights from the science of Adverse Childhood Experiences. At our Summer Conference in May 2017, we were joined by Dr Michael Smith, Associate Medical Director, Mental Health and Addictions at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2018

Updated: 31st July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

Nothing Less Will Do: Report

Nothing Less Will Do: Report

Our 2017 Annual Conference was held at COSLA Conference Centre in Edinburgh, with the theme 'Nothing Less Will Do'. Read our report. Read more

Published: 5th April, 2018

Updated: 31st July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

Sport protects mental health of children who experience trauma

Sport protects mental health of children who experience trauma

A study published in January 2018 from Public Health Wales and Bangor University shows that people who had Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) but regularly played sports as children were less likely to have a mental illness as an adult. Find out more about the study. Read more

Published: 8th February, 2018

Updated: 2nd August, 2019

Author: Lewis Macleod

Mental Health in Scotland a 10 Year Vision

Mental Health in Scotland a 10 Year Vision

Read our response to the Mental Health In Scotland a 10 Year Vision. Read more

Published: 29th September, 2016

Updated: 31st July, 2019

Author: Cheryl Leggett

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  • The Role of Youth Work in Participation and Youth Justice

    The Role of Youth Work in Participation and Youth Justice

    Staf's Youth Justice Participation Lead shares the importance and role of of youth work in participation and youth justice.

  • New Youth Justice Voices Logo Revealed

    New Youth Justice Voices Logo Revealed

    Check out Youth Justice Voice's new Logo!

  • Local Authority Member's Forum

    Local Authority Member's Forum

    Wednesday 9th June 2021 10.30am - 12.30pm| Online (Microsoft Teams)

  • Brew and a Blether: for Carers

    Brew and a Blether: for Carers

    Brew and a Blether: Carers Catch Up | 8th June 2021 | Online via Zoom

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  • Implications of Continuing Care Report

    Implications of Continuing Care Report

    Staf has been working as part of a consortium of colleagues from across the sector which has been meeting about the implementation of Continuing Care. Following our Implications of Continuing Care focus group in February 2018, we produced a report looking at the issues and the good practice taking place across Scotland.

  • Scotland to host an International Child Trauma Conference in 2020

    Scotland to host an International Child Trauma Conference in 2020

    On 17-18 September 2020 we will be hosting an International Child Trauma conference with Dr Bruce Perry alongside partners Aberlour, Clackmannanshire Education and Psychology Services, Seamab, Kibble, and Children in Scotland. Find out more in this blog.

  • The Importance of Relationships

    The Importance of Relationships

    We are working on a project to highlight the importance of relationships in the lives of care-experienced young people. Find out more about the project.

  • Vision and Values

    Vision and Values

    Staf's Vision, and Values

  • Announcing Our New and Improved Website

    Announcing Our New and Improved Website

    Following almost a year of research, consultation and hard work, we are proud to say that our new website is live. Find out more about how we transformed our website.

  • Policy and Practice: Care Experienced Bursary

    Policy and Practice: Care Experienced Bursary

    The Care Experienced bursary was introduced to support care experienced young people in further and higher education. Find out more about the bursary, and how this relates to practice, here:

  • Our history

    Our history

    Find out more about Staf's history, and the exciting work we are undertaking today.

  • Support us

    Support us

    At Staf we are grateful to all those who support us. Find out how you can support us today.

  • Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill – Standing Up for Scotland’s Children or Simply Standing Still?

    Age of Criminal Responsibility (Scotland) Bill – Standing Up for Scotland’s Children or Simply Standing Still?

    Currently at Stage 1 in the Scottish Parliament, this Bill aims to change the minimum age of criminal responsibility (MACR) to 12 years of age from the current level of 8 – the lowest in Europe. Our article questions whether the Bill goes far enough, and whether it truly works to support Scotland’s children and young people.

  • Current Members

    Current Members

    Staf currently has over 70 members, including local authorities, third sector organisations and private sector care providers.

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