Organisations in Lanarkshire involved in care system encouraged to review promise plan

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A new plan to ensure the promise made to care experienced young people, that they will grow up loved, safe and respected, has gone live.Plan 24-30 sets out a route map to keep the promise, detailing who needs to do what and by when.

Organisations in Lanarkshire who are involved in the ‘care system’ are now being encouraged to review the plan to understand their role in creating change.

Plan 24-30, named because the promise made must be kept by 2030, is the second plan to set out the urgent changes needed in Scotland.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The six year plan was developed by Fiona Duncan, the Independent Strategic Advisor for the promise, in consultation with the care community and organisations who work in and around the ‘care system’ as part of an open, transparent and collaborative process.Since November 2023, the time, energy and insights of thousands of people from hundreds of organisations have gone into its development, making clear commitment to #KeepThePromise remains strong.It also demonstrates that rising poverty and the lingering impact of the pandemic are creating significant challenges for children, families and care experienced adults, and change is not being felt equally by the care community across Scotland.The workforce is grappling with unprecedented challenges with