The Deputy Minister for Children and Social Services, Gwenda Thomas, has written a response to the Children’s Commissioner’s Report ‘Missing Voices’. The Deputy Minister has provided a positive reaction to the report and has highlighted the effort put in by the Children’s Commissioner and his team in creating their report. The response identifies the fact that “The Welsh Government and the Children’s Commissioner have theRead more
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What is Advocacy?
It’s a busy time here at Meic at the moment. We have a steady stream of contacts daily with a diverse range of needs. Many young people are dealing with self-harm and suicide and don’t know where to turn, here at meic we offer them support and someone to listen to them, we also signpost them in the right direction to get the best helpRead more
‘Missing Voices’ review of advocacy services
Missing Voices is a report published by the Children’s Commissioner for Wales which reviews independent advocacy services for looked after children and young people, care leavers and children in need in Wales. The focus of the review is upon the systems and processes that should be in place to ensure that independent professional advocacy is available for those vulnerable children and young people who requireRead more