Independent advocacy can make a real difference to the lives of Care Experienced people. That’s why we’re pleased to see the announcement yesterday where the Scottish Government included this in the Children (Care, Care Experience and Services Planning) (Scotland) Bill.
Thank you to everyone who supported our Action on Advocacy campaign that called for this. But the work isn’t done yet. We’ll continue to keep our eyes on the bill and scrutinise it as it progresses through the Scottish Parliament.
We know that keeping the Promise doesn’t end with this legislation. Successful implementation is essential to making real, lasting change across Scotland.💙
ALT Quote from our Chief Executive Louise: For over 50 years, Care Experienced people, inquiries and reports have called for the right to independent advocacy. Yesterday’s announcement is a significant step forward in making this call a reality. This is another historic moment for Care Experienced people in Scotland. We’ll keep working with the community and others to make sure this Bill is passed in its strongest form and implemented in a way that delivers real, lasting change for Care Experienced people across Scotland.