My first book #51Moves- 51 moves to 37 different placements between 11 & 17 years old. I also had 33 convictions before 18. My second book is #WhatAMentalYear!
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Fifty-One Moves by Ben Ashcroft amazon.co.uk/Fifty-One-Moves… A true story of a journey through the care and criminal justice system. #51Moves
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Expect you had a hand in it somewhere- but congrats to your minister. This appointment makes it clear that in Northern Ireland there is an appreciation of the need to consult across the sector and respect for shared knowledge as well as experience and practice wisdom
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This looks like a great appointment. Far more independent than the sham of a review in England. And to donate salary to care leavers. JM wouldn't do this. One has my full respect. The other is waiting for an honour and funding moving forward. Really pleases to see this. 😁💙
Health Minister announces Independent Review of Children’s Social Care Services in Northern Ireland health-ni.gov.uk/news/health…
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I’ll say here what I said to you on the phone @IanGould5. You may feel you are walking with giants in some of what you do but you, too are a giant and more authentic than most.@ResCareTo21 #ECLCM
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Would anyone like an #ECLCM badge? I have about a hundred. Send me an address and I’ll post out until they run out. There is a cost- take a photo of it and post on Twitter @ResCareTo21
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I have one question for decision makers, politicians & anyone who could influence positive change for OUR children & young people -
Would this be good enough for your children? If it isn't good enough for your children, it isn't good enough for ours. #ECLCM @ResCareTo21 RT
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Over 8 years we have campaigned to get equality for OUR children & young people in Residential Care.
Our children need a home, security, stability, positive role models, people they trust & have established a meaningful relationship with.
Every Child Leaving Care Matters #ECLCM
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Fifty-One Moves by Ben Ashcroft amazon.co.uk/Fifty-One-Moves… A true story of a journey through the care and criminal justice system. #51Moves
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I got discharged today after 8 weeks in hospital. Looking forward to some rest & quality time with @VickieRose08. I'm glad I'll be sleeping in my own bed tonight. Thanks again to everyone for your support over the last couple of tough months. Onwards & upwards. 😁 #mentalhealth
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I still have quite a few books left if anyone would like a signed copy of #51Moves. They are £10 plus P&P.
When there gone there gone. Thank you!
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After a lot of thinking & conversations I've decided to retire from public speaking about my own experiences in care. It's time for me to move forward & not be stuck in the past. Constantly digging from the well isn't healthy. I'm going to finish my next book & I'm done 1/2
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I need to move forward with my life. I've done this over a decade now.
When I am well enough to work I'll be looking for something like being a co-ordinator or something or go to college. I need a new chapter.
Only thing I'm going to stick to is #ECLCM @ResCareTo21 @EdNixon2
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Look what arrived in the post today! @AshcroftBen has faster (and friendlier!) customer service than Amazon :-) Very much looking forward to reading this.
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It's really simple - Every Child Leaving Care Matters #ECLCM
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Every Child Leaving Care Matters #ECLCM Thanks. 🙏
@NHSsafeguarding 🌟
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Nearly 20 years without a conviction after having 33 between 11-18 years is something as a young person I didn't think was possible. I didn't think I'd manage 20 days never mind 20 years.
Now I'm a published Author. I've been to Buckingham Palace for services & a Fellow RSA.
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Now that it's unlikely I will be out of Hospital for Christmas I'm hoping to be out for New Year.
5 weeks ago I seriously attempted to take my own life. I was at peace with it. I wanted to achieve it.
Some people didn't give up on me when I'd given up on myself. #mentalhealth
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Today I asked the Minister for Crime and Policing why he hasn't put a stop to youth offenders’ institutions and training centres where children suffer violent assaults so bad it results in A&E.
This state sanctioned child abuse needs urgent action, not an acknowledgment. 👇👇
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The reason I ask you to help improve awareness for OUR children in care and leaving care is because I have the care and support I need but sadly many of OUR young people don't.
Please RT or type a tweet saying - Every Child Leaving Care Matters #ECLCM Thanks. 🙏