Young Carers Action Day 2021
The annual event helps raise awareness of young carers and the incredible contribution they make to their families and local communities.
A message from our new Chief Officer for Children’s Services
Melissa Caslake is delighted to have joined Devon County Council and has shared the following update for Children’s Services staff and partners.
Upcoming virtual event with the Children’s Commissioner
As part of Care Month, the Children’s Commissioner will be holding a live virtual event on 24 November to present her vision for a better care system for children.
Building Back Better for Devon’s Care Leavers
Build Back Better for Devon’s care leavers connected care-experienced young people with senior managers and leaders from across the Devon Safeguarding Children Partnership, so that Devon’s decision makers could hear first-hand the lived experiences and needs of care leavers.
Update from Jo Olsson on Head of Children’s Social Care
An update from Jo Olsson, Devon County Council’s Chief Officer for Children’s Services and Chair of the Devon SCP Executive Group
Pride month and LGBTQ+ groups in Devon
Pride remains a visible reminder that we are all worthy of being loved for who we are – and Devon has a range of empowering social groups and support for LGBTQ+ young people.
Update for colleagues from Jo Olsson – 19th June
As we move into the next phase of coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to give colleagues an overview of the current situation and our future plan.
Devon young carer featured on BBC Spotlight
What’s it like to be a young carer during lockdown? Well, one of our fantastic young carers shared her story with BBC Spotlight.
Celebrating Carers Week
This week is Carers Week; a week to mark the amazing work that unpaid carers are doing every day to help loved ones and friends