Oldham care boxes comfort children entering care system
Nicola, Oldham Council's Safeguarding and Care Planning Team Manager, created 'Welcome Into Our Care' boxes after witnessing a child arrive in care without personal belongings. Each personalised box contains essential items, comforting belongings, and contact details for key professionals. Since January, 50 children in Oldham have received these welcome packs, which include age-appropriate items like toiletries, sanitary products, snuggle blankets, and fidget toys. Councillor Shaid Mushtaq praised the initiative as a simple yet powerful way to bring comfort, dignity, and reassurance to children entering care. Nicola and eight colleagues will run the Great Manchester Run 10K in May to raise funds for the project.