Kids in Care: Let’s Start a Revolution! | Laura Beveridge | TEDxGlasgow

There are currently 15,404 children and young people in care in Scotland and many more thousands of people who have gone through the same themselves. Whilst in care herself, Laura was bullied and felt different and isolated. Throughout her working life, she has seen the barriers young people still have to face as a result of their time going through similar situations.
Laura’s talk will provide an insight into what life feels like in care and the real people behind those grim statistics. She will explain how children in care are one of the most marginalised and misunderstood groups in society and invite you to join the movement that seeks to change care forever.
Laura Beveridge is a Development Officer at Who Cares? Scotland helping young people in Scotland. Having grown up in care herself, Laura’s life was disruptive in a different way, moving around a lot and having everything she did, from jumping on a trampoline to a sleepover with friends, recorded and risk assessed. Prior to this strict and nervous system Laura’s life was a collection of trauma, rejection and physical pain.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@thehappysoulhealer5434]

Laura is a true inspiration to us all... So proud

[@dougiehamilton2]

Such a powerful talk. The responsibility to take action is with all of us - to show some love for the most vulnerable children in our society. As Laura said, these are our children!

[@kimmy8408]

ex care kid here of 14 years you are amazing talking about your experiences to alert the outside world of what we want . we want change we want to loose the stigma attached to care kids I'm in a group called today not tomorrow( TNT) in north lanarkshire we want change just like you take care and never give up

[@stephenkelly2779]

Universal Credit the media don't talk about kids neglected or unloved.

[@ianbutler8776]

Utterly brilliant exposition of the life of a child in care. So much to do and so many tasks to complete

[@stephenkelly2779]

Great still someone talking up for kids in care or not loved , the media won't mention it. I loved in my childrens home my family I got PTSD now .you never hear about kids in care who have PTSD im 45 🙁

[@elisadouglas9983]

So proud of you Laura. Well done for all you do and speaking truly about all you have been through to make a difference for others x

[@readit2486]

Laura, you are truly inspirational - such courage - we need to fight for altruistic professional love to be the norm - all humans are connected - none should be left behind x

[@yme9953]

Amazing talk. Love it

[@chicosmummy]

Amazing story of being human and courageous. System need more people who show love not processes.

[@denicawiltshire6928]

Soo soo proud

[@caitlinthomasina]

Fucking hell i'm in tears

[@jennytansell6785]

If only those communities Laura speaks of would drop the labelling and start caring.

[@maddymiller9349]

I fihied all away for my children 😢 thay lied about me with social services I hate social services I love my children 😢 and we had a wonderful relationship but know I am trying to look for Joshua and ami xx bless you sweetie ❤️

[@stephenkelly2779]

I was happier in care tho my mum never wanted me, I'm 45 got ptsd due to my childhood

[@uronlybookeyboo2063]

[@nothanniballecktor9633]

Europeans have funny accents.