being In Care

Being in care can be a big change. There are often lots of new people involved in your life, and lots of new things to think about.

Everyone in care has a different story, and support for each child or young person will be different. We think the most important thing is that any child or young person in care is safe, happy and healthy.

You might have lots of questions about what being in care means for you. The information on the links below may help to answer some of your questions. You can also download the 'new to care' packs which give you lots of information - you usually get given a copy of this when you first come into care.

If you don't find what you're looking for, try getting in touch with your social worker, or you can contact Speak Up using our contact form.

Some of your rights in care

You have the right to be safe and protected from violence and harm. You have the right for adults to listen to you and treat you equally and fairly. You have the right to information and advice. You have the right to health care and help with your education. You have the right to have an advocate help you if you want to make a complaint about your care or how you are being treated. You have the right to enjoy your religion and culture. If you have a disability, you have the right to any help you need with it. You have the right to know why you are in care and when you can see your family and friends. You have the right to know what is written about you. You have a right to know what is in your care plan.

Where you live

Some of your rights in care

You have the right to be safe and protected from violence and harm. You have the right for adults to listen to you and treat you equally and fairly. You have the right to information and advice. You have the right to health care and help with your education. You have the right to have an advocate help you if you want to make a complaint about your care or how you are being treated. You have the right to enjoy your religion and culture. If you have a disability, you have the right to any help you need with it. You have the right to know why you are in care and when you can see your family and friends. You have the right to know what is written about you. You have a right to know what is in your care plan.

your family and friends

All young people have the right to spend time with their family and friends, unless it is not safe to do so. All professionals know how important this can be.

Some of your rights in care

You have the right to be safe and protected from violence and harm. You have the right for adults to listen to you and treat you equally and fairly. You have the right to information and advice. You have the right to health care and help with your education. You have the right to have an advocate help you if you want to make a complaint about your care or how you are being treated. You have the right to enjoy your religion and culture. If you have a disability, you have the right to any help you need with it. You have the right to know why you are in care and when you can see your family and friends. You have the right to know what is written about you. You have a right to know what is in your care plan.