Objects Objects

Care Experienced campaigner David Anderson explores the three objects that represent the different moments in his journey.

In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Thomas Carlton. A trained social worker, Thomas had social work involvement in his life since birth and was adopted at seven alongside his twin brother and younger sister. However, this meant they were separated from their other brothers and sisters. During his childhood, Thomas experienced multiple different placements as well as the adoption. Now, he is now an active campaigner for change and is currently seconded from The Promise Scotland to work at Staf. 

Wrestling Champion and TikTok star, David McCallum, commonly known as Ravie Davie, joins Charlotte for a chat in this episode. Following his mum's death, David was taken into the care of his Nana when he was 6 years old. He spent the following years getting into bother and eventually was taken into secure care. Wanting to make his nana proud he decided to pursue his passion of wrestling. Since then he's launched two successful wrestling companies, Community Pro Wrestling and the Glasgow Wrestling School.

Kirsty Capes, a Care Experienced author, joins Charlotte in the studio in this episode. Sharing her story she discusses being taken into care alongside her brother where they were taken into foster care. Exploring the representation of Care Experienced people has been a key part of her studies and now her work.

Trailer for Who Cares? Scotland's podcast, Objects, where the host, Charlotte Armitage, dives into conversation with Care Experienced people. The discussions are focused on the moments in life that shape us, the relationships that give us strength and the challenges that we overcome. Each guest brings three objects to the conversation, representing their life before, during and after care. 

On this episode, Charlotte is speaking with Scottish Comedy Award Winner, Gary Meikle. Gary was born and raised in Glasgow. Expelled from school when he was 14 years old, Gary was taken to live in a children’s home where he was asked to leave the day before his 16th birthday. Shortly after, Gary became a parent to his daughter, Ainsley, who he raised as single father. Gary uses comedy to share the loving and at times, challenging, relationship he has with Ainsley. Gary is now an internationally known stand-up comedian, who uses his platform to highlight the struggles Care Experienced people face, particularly after leaving care.