Oldham care boxes help children entering care
Nicola, Safeguarding and Care Planning Team Manager at Oldham Council, introduced 'Welcome Into Our Care' packs after being moved by a child entering care with no belongings. She hand-packs personalised boxes every Thursday morning, containing age-appropriate items like books, toiletries, blankets, and information about support services. Since January, 50 children have received these packs, funded partly by donations from local businesses including The Works. Cllr Shaid Mushtaq praised the initiative for bringing comfort and dignity to children during traumatic transitions.