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01.03.2026 14:44
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Birth kids didn't sign the contract, but they’re doing the work of fostering every single day. This one is for the birth children living in the shadow of the system.
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I have written a response to Sarah Anderson's article on #FosterWiki and you can find it here:
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I truly believe this is the time to strike. Can we all collaborate to make 2026 the year of The Foster Carer?
The carers are ready. The system is failing. The only thing standing in the way of an unstoppable alliance is "branding."
Put the mission first. Put the carers first.
Fosterwiki & @FosterSupport — The door is open. Shall we make history?
Working apart, you are two streams hit by a drought. Together, you are a river that can carve through the hardest stone of systemic bias. 🌊
A unified, independent front would be the ONLY voice the DfE couldn't ignore or buy off. #StandWithCarers #IndependentVoices
(FosterWiki)and @FosterSupport are the only two major players left who are solely member-funded. No LA contracts. No government "hush money."
But while they work in separate lanes, the system stays winning. It’s time to bridge the gap!
Subsidised Advocacy - If an organisation’s budget comes from Local Authorities, can they ever truly stand up to them?
It’s like a ref being paid by the home team.
Carers don’t need "polite" representation. They need un-bought, fierce independence. @fostersupport.co.uk (& Fosterwiki)
The UK fostering system is in a tailspin, and the "solutions" being offered are more of the same. 10,000 new places? Great. But who is protecting the carers already in the system? Certainly not the organisations taking money from the LAs they should be challenging.
Am I alone in thinking this?
Apologies in advance, this was a long rant!
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Finally. Back up and running.. @nwfg.bsky.social
Oh Miriam, the dream of being strapped in beside you at 30,000 feet lives on. Sadly, my bank account flies strictly economy, so unless I win the lottery or you start doing budget-airline cameos, our business class bonding session will have to stay in the realm of in-flight fantasy!
After sharing my reflections on 2025 and laying everything out openly, I came across a post from last January where I wrote about wanting to be the kind of person the kids remember with a smile. That hope still guides me, and I’m doing my best to live up to it!
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I wrote about menopause — something I once thought I had no right to talk about, but now realise men absolutely need to understand if we want to support the women we love.
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Thank you
Here's the big government announcement on how they plan to waste money tempting more people into a broken system.
First bit of #hamradio since the madness of Christmas started. I hope you are all doing well.
The #Baofeng UV-32 feels solid in the hand. Excellent quality.
Kids have enjoyed a bit of sunshine, Lego in the garden and a homemade sweet potato curry! #delicious. I'm now sat scanning some #hamradio repeaters for an opportunity to chat
A landscaped garden, with a log cabin in the centre and seating areas all around. Tired fence panels in need of a lick of paint.
The promise of a reasonable day ahead. Happy Monday all. (Yes, I do need to paint the fence!)
Working in the garden today trying to fix my antenna systems. I hope to also reporogram my hotspot later as it's not been working since I had it repaired. #hamradio #nwfg
Balance is a myth that I keep trying to believe in.
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Nick Ferrari discussing @lbc.co.uk this morning, the controversial policy around suspending police officers when allegations are made. Without any evidence to suggest guilt. Sounds familiar to foster carers! #fostering #fostercare #thefosteringnetwork
