Being heard
My name is Sam and I’m 14. I have multiple disabilities. In the last year I have had to move three times to three different placements. The final placement was only temporary accommodation. I really enjoyed this placement and the school, which I could go to as it was near where I was living. I was able to tell my advocate that I did not want to move because I was happy.
I was sad when the local authority told me I couldn’t stay in my placement as it was too expensive for them. I told my advocate I wanted to stay and she spoke to the local authority and after a long time they let me stay. I was very pleased. I was happy that they listened to what I wanted.
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