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Supporting Care Experienced Young People

NYAS has been supporting young people like you for over 40 years. We are an independent charity who work to make your voice heard when decisions are being made about your life.

All of the wonderful people who work at NYAS want to support, safeguard and empower you. You can learn more about how we support you to do this by reading about our variety of support services for young people below.

Our Support for Young People

Advocacy

Advocacy

Everyone deserves to be listened to. You have the right to have your wishes and feelings taken seriously, but sometimes you may feel like your voice isn’t being heard. An advocate can help you to be involved in the decisions that matter to you.

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Independent Visitor Service

Independent Visitor Service

An Independent Visitor is a reliable adult who volunteers to spend time with you each month. They are someone you can trust who will spend time getting to know you through fun activities that you want to do, like day trips or hobbies.

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Helpline

Helpline

If you’re a child, young person or adult in need of some support and advice you can contact our Helpline by telephone, online chat, email or message us via WhatsApp. Our team of friendly helpline advisors are here to help.

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Who Is My Advocacy Provider?

NYAS delivers advocacy services across England and Wales. There are a range of other service providers across both countries, so your advocacy provider will vary based on your location. Find your provider here.

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Care Leaver Support

Care Leaver Support

It can be difficult to leave care and live independently. A bit of support at the right time can make a real difference. You should be given every opportunity to thrive. Our range of support services can help you with this new chapter in your life.

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Living In Care

Living In Care

Living in care should be a positive experience. You should be kept safe, cared for and given opportunities to reach your full potential. Learn more about life in care, what this means, and what support is available for you.

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Children and Young People's Rights and Entitlements

Children and Young People's Rights and Entitlements

There’s lots of legislation, regulation and guidance which explains what rights and entitlements you have because you are living in care. It’s important for you to know your rights and entitlements so you know when you are not being treated properly.

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Running Away From Home

Running Away From Home

Life in care can be challenging. You may feel that no one would care if you went missing from home. NYAS is here to listen, and to find support which may make you feel happier during your time in care, so you don’t feel you need to run away.

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Your Care Plan

Your Care Plan

Your care plan is an important document. It makes sure you get everything you need to live a happy and healthy life in care. Your social worker and other adults will help you to understand your care plan, and make sure it is specific to your needs.

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Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults

Safeguarding Children, Young People and Adults

Any organisation that supports you has a responsibility to ensure that they have arrangements, guidance and procedures in place to make sure you’re safe. Your wellbeing and welfare are very important and should be protected at all times.

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Independent Monitoring

Independent Monitoring

Residential children’s homes are visited by an independent person once a month. They come to inspect the home. They talk to the young people living there to check if it is a safe place to live, and that they are happy, healthy and cared for.

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Youth Participation

Youth Participation

There are various youth participation opportunities at NYAS. They enable you to have your voice heard, be actively involved in decision making, and create measurable, positive change across our services, campaigns and wider policy.

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Have Your Say

Have Your Say

We value and welcome all types of comments, good or bad. What you tell us will really help us improve our services. We would love to hear your feedback about any aspect of our work and will always listen to what you say.

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Share Your Story

Share Your Story

Every voice deserves to be heard. Sharing your experience of life in care can provide hope and advice for other children and young people in the care system. Sharing your story also helps to challenge the stigma associated with young people in care.

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Addison, Aged 15, Somerset background image

Thank you so much for your help and for the info. I never would have known where to start by myself

Addison, Aged 15, Somerset

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