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What to expect when you come into care?

Living in care is when you live away from your parents. Children and young people come into care for different reasons. It could be because your family cannot look after you at the moment, or things are difficult at home. It’s never your fault. What happens when I’m in care? You will get a social […]
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What is Advocacy? Understanding Your Voice and Rights

Making sure your voice is heard when it matters most through advocacy. Life can sometimes throw a lot at you, and when you’re a child or young person involved with services like social care, it can feel like there are many people making decisions about your life. But did you know you have a right […]
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New To Meic? A Guide to Information, Advice and Advocacy 

Are you new to our helpline and unsure what we’re all about? Now that we’ve launched our WhatsApp messenger service this is the perfect time for us to share our Meic guide and how we can help. What is Meic?  Meic is a shortened version of the Welsh word for ‘microphone’ (meicroffon). It symbolises us […]
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Here For You Over Christmas and New Year

Lots of people look forward to Christmas. Seeing family, eating lots, playing games, giving presents. But this time of year can also be difficult for many as it can amplify the things that make us sad or angry. Families feeling they have to spend time together can often bring on arguments. You could have lost […]
Budgeting & SavingChild Trust Fund

Guest Blog: Advice From The Money and Pensions Service

We asked the people from the Money and Pensions Service (MAPS) if they would write a guest blog for Meic as part of our Cost of Living Crisis Campaign. They said yes, and have shared loads of useful information and advice for you. Sarah Horscroft and Lee Phillips from MAPS have some advice and ideas […]
BenefitsBudgeting & Saving

Talk Money – Taking Care of Your Mental Health

This week (7-11 November) is Talk Money Week, and what better time to bring this up than in the middle of our Cost of Living Crisis Campaign. Keeping worries to yourself can harm your mental and physical health, so let’s talk about it. What is Talk Money Week? Talk Money Week is run by the […]
BenefitsBudgeting & Saving

Things You Can Do To Help With The Cost Of Living

With massive increases in the cost of living, some people are struggling to cope or trying to find ways to save money before things become harder. As part of our Cost of Living Crisis Campaign, we look at some tips to help cut costs and save money. These tips are things you can do yourself […]
BenefitsBudgeting & Saving

Meic Cost Of Living Campaign

Did you know that 81% of young people worry about money, with 67% saying it makes them anxious*? Over the next few weeks, Meic will be taking a look at money-related issues to help ease those worries during the Cost of Living Crisis which is everywhere right now. (*Data taken from the Young Persons’ Money Index […]
Keeping HealthySelf Care & Coping Mechanisms

Keeping Your Mind Healthy: 5 Ways To Wellbeing

Your mental wellbeing is really important to keep healthy, just like your physical health. Having good wellbeing can be difficult because your mind can dwell on the negative. But you can train your mind to be healthier! Here’s 5 things you can do every day to boost your mental health and wellbeing.  Connect  Connect with […]
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Meic: Over 10 Years of Information, Advice and Advocacy

Did you know that the Meic service has been running for over 10 years now, giving free information, advice and advocacy to children and young people across Wales? We’re launching a new video to share the free and confidential support that Meic offers. The new #Meic10 video follows the journey of a young person through […]
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What is Advocacy and How Can Meic Help?

Have you ever needed to speak to someone about something but you’re not sure how to get your point across properly, or you don’t feel comfortable talking to them? There’s a thing called advocacy where someone can speak on your behalf to help you get your point across. This is something that Meic can offer. […]
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A Right To Advocacy! What’s That?

Have you ever heard the word advocacy? You don’t hear it very often in day to day life, but it’s important to every child and young person. ‘Advocacy’ is something that is there to help you when you need it. So to understand what advocacy is properly, you need to know about your rights. Did […]
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