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Fiction featuring Care Experience

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Frankie

Graham Norton

2024

Frankie (2024) by Irish comedian and television host, Graham Norton, tells the story of Frankie Powell.

Frankie is being cared for by Damian in her small London flat. Damian listens as Frankie tells the story of her life which includes being orphaned at the age 11 and running off to London as soon as she can.

The narrative travels from post-war Ireland to 1960s New York & reveals Frankie’s resilience & endurance.

Children and young people in social care, and those who have left, are often subject to stigmatisation and discrimination. Being stigmatised and discriminated against can impact negatively on mental health and wellbeing not only during the care experience but often for many years after too. The project aims to contribute towards changing community attitudes towards care experienced people as a group. See glossary HERE


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