The "From Care to Independence: Transformative Strategies for Care Leavers" conference brings together thought leaders and practitioners from academia, the NHS and local government to foster meaningful dialogue about the critical issue of care leavers in the UK.
Care leavers face numerous challenges and obstacles in their transition from care to independence. This conference seeks to address these issues, examining from various perspectives and offering potential solutions. Each session is tailored to examine a different aspect of care leaver support, including education, mental health, employment, legal rights and housing, among others.
The conference will feature a keynote address providing a broad overview of the current landscape for care leavers in the UK. This will set the stage for the day's discussions and explorations. Throughout the day, we will have eight 20-minute sessions, each focused on a different theme. Sessions will feature presentations from three speakers, fostering a multi-disciplinary dialogue that brings together academic research, public health expertise and local government experience.
In addition to these sessions, the conference will also highlight three case studies. These case studies will give attendees the opportunity to delve deeper into real-world examples of successful interventions and models in care leaver support.
The conference is designed to promote cross-sector collaboration and shared learning. Our goal is to inspire attendees to implement new ideas and strategies in their own communities and organisations and to forge new partnerships that can drive positive change for care leavers in the UK.
We look forward to a day of fruitful discussions and look forward to seeing you there. Together, we can help shape the future for care leavers in the UK.
This opening keynote address will provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape for care leavers in the UK. It will identify and explore the key challenges that these individuals face as they transition to independent living, while also shedding light on recent successes and positive developments. The address will also delineate the role of various institutions, both governmental and non-governmental, in shaping the outcomes for care leavers. Setting the stage for the day's discussions, this keynote will offer a broad perspective on the complex ecosystem of care leaving in the UK and underscore the need for a multifaceted approach to enhance their life prospects.
This session will delve into the educational challenges that care leavers often encounter. Speakers will discuss systemic issues and potential solutions to improve educational attainment for care leavers, including policy initiatives and support programs.
This session will explore the mental health needs of care leavers and discuss how these needs can be met effectively. The focus will be on community support, governmental mental health initiatives and the role of the NHS in providing mental health support.
Allocated planned time for speakers to receive questions from the audience and induce further discussion.
This session will evaluate the role of vocational training in providing care leavers with sustainable employment opportunities. It will highlight successful initiatives and programs and discuss ways to improve vocational training for care leavers.
This session will assess the effectiveness of foster care in supporting care leavers. The discussion will focus on the current state of foster care for care leavers, the challenges and areas for improvement.
Allocated planned time for speakers to receive questions from the audience and induce further discussion.
A hot, two-course lunch consisting of multiple options will be provided for delegates. We cater for all dietary requirements, including vegetarian, vegan and gluten/dairy-free; just notify us ahead of time should you have any allergens or requirements.
This session will explore the legal rights of care leavers and discuss ways they can be better supported to advocate for themselves. It will also examine the role of governmental and non-governmental organisations in advocating for care leavers' rights.
This session will review the responsibilities and potential of local government in supporting care leavers. It will highlight successful local government initiatives and discuss ways to enhance local government support for care leavers.
Allocated planned time for speakers to receive questions from the audience and induce further discussion.
This session will investigate the potential of digital technology in enhancing services for care leavers. It will examine existing digital initiatives and explore the possibilities for future technology-based interventions.
This session will discuss evidence-based strategies to nurture resilience and support mental well-being among care leavers. It will focus on practical techniques and programs that can help care leavers build resilience.
Allocated planned time for speakers to receive questions from the audience and induce further discussion.
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