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Farid Saleh, 21, from Islington, wants to challenge negative attitudes towards care leavers.

Care Leavers Stigma Fix on ITV News London

Farid Saleh, 21, from Islington, wants to challenge negative attitudes towards care leavers.

Issues: Prejudice

Tired of being negatively stereotyped, a group of looked-after young people from Lancashire want to challenge misconceptions of those living in care. Sixteen-year-old Mark Ormerod and Callum Griffin (18) are sharing their experiences to show that the care system can change lives for the better. This story was broadcast on ITV Granada Reports in March 2015.

Fixers Young Care Story on ITV Granada Reports, March 2015

Tired of being negatively stereotyped, a group of looked-after young people from Lancashire want to challenge misconceptions of those living in care. Sixteen-year-old Mark Ormerod and Callum Griffin (18) are sharing their experiences to show that the care system can change lives for the better. This story was broadcast on ITV Granada Reports in March 2015.

Issues: Home, Prejudice

Four years after launching a successful Fixers campaign, Kyle Simmons has become a prominent spokesman and advocate for young people growing up in care, helping to pave a positive path for children in the system. Since starting his project in 2010, the 26-year-old from Southend-on-Sea has continued to show others that a negative childhood shouldn't impact your future. His story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in December 2014.

Care Success Fix on ITV News Anglia, December 2014

Four years after launching a successful Fixers campaign, Kyle Simmons has become a prominent spokesman and advocate for young people growing up in care, helping to pave a positive path for children in the system. Since starting his project in 2010, the 26-year-old from Southend-on-Sea has continued to show others that a negative childhood shouldn't impact your future. His story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in December 2014.

Issues: Home

York Fixer Jade Ward (24) and her group of Fixers hope their film will challenge negative stereotypes of care leavers.

Care Leavers Speak Out

York Fixer Jade Ward (24) and her group of Fixers hope their film will challenge negative stereotypes of care leavers.

Issues: Home

A Fixers campaign led by Charmaine Phillips: http://www.fixers.org.uk/news/14242-11208/success-after-care.php Management consultant Charmaine, who spent 12 years in care, created this film with Fixers to show that growing up in care doesn't have to limit you. DISCLAIMER: As a charity which covers every issue, we do not claim to have expertise in any particular area. If you are looking for advice or support, please visit the websites listed at the end of this film, or contact your GP. We also reserve the right to remove any comments which do not meet our guidelines.

Children In Care

A Fixers campaign led by Charmaine Phillips: http://www.fixers.org.uk/news/14242-11208/success-after-care.php Management consultant Charmaine, who spent 12 years in care, created this film with Fixers to show that growing up in care doesn't have to limit you. DISCLAIMER: As a charity which covers every issue, we do not claim to have expertise in any particular area. If you are looking for advice or support, please visit the websites listed at the end of this film, or contact your GP. We also reserve the right to remove any comments which do not meet our guidelines.

Issues: Home

Kyle Simmons has come a long way since signing up to be Fixer four years ago. Now a prominent spokesperson and advocate for children in care, he continues to inspire young people in the system to follow their dreams. His story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (E) in December 2014.

Care Success Story on ITV News Merdian (E), December 2014

Kyle Simmons has come a long way since signing up to be Fixer four years ago. Now a prominent spokesperson and advocate for children in care, he continues to inspire young people in the system to follow their dreams. His story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (E) in December 2014.

Issues: Home

After her daughter was born 13 weeks early, Shelley Marsh wants to raise awareness of the challenges faced by families in neonatal and paediatric intensive care units. With Fixers, the mum from Aldenham has helped create this film to share her experiences with hospital staff, helping them to better understand how they can support parents through an incredibly difficult time.

Born Into Intensive Care: A Mother's Story

After her daughter was born 13 weeks early, Shelley Marsh wants to raise awareness of the challenges faced by families in neonatal and paediatric intensive care units. With Fixers, the mum from Aldenham has helped create this film to share her experiences with hospital staff, helping them to better understand how they can support parents through an incredibly difficult time.

Issues: Relating

Inverness Fixer Caitlin Gibson, 17, feels there are often negative stereotypes attached to young people in care. She’s helped create this film to challenge these misconceptions.

Kids in Care

Inverness Fixer Caitlin Gibson, 17, feels there are often negative stereotypes attached to young people in care. She’s helped create this film to challenge these misconceptions.

Issues: Home

Fixers Charlotte and Laura La Riviere, both 19, from Luton want to encourage young people in foster care to take advantage of the support available to them. This story about their campaign was featured on ITV News Anglia in August 2013.

Embracing Care Story on ITV News Anglia

Fixers Charlotte and Laura La Riviere, both 19, from Luton want to encourage young people in foster care to take advantage of the support available to them. This story about their campaign was featured on ITV News Anglia in August 2013.

Issues: Home, Relating

Fixer Jade Ward, 24, from York, uses her personal experience to break down the stereotypes that she feels can surround young care leavers. This story was broadcast on ITV News Tyne Tees in October 2013.

Care Leavers Fix on ITV News Tyne Tees

Fixer Jade Ward, 24, from York, uses her personal experience to break down the stereotypes that she feels can surround young care leavers. This story was broadcast on ITV News Tyne Tees in October 2013.

Issues: Home

‘I’m very happy and settled with a 4-year-old son, but life for me could have been very different. Like many young people in the care system, I found myself in trouble with the police.’ After she went into care following the death of her mother, Katy Hutchings (21) wants to inspire young people in the system to stay positive for the future and avoid getting into trouble. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (W) in October 2015.

Trouble With Care Fix on ITV News Meridian (W)

‘I’m very happy and settled with a 4-year-old son, but life for me could have been very different. Like many young people in the care system, I found myself in trouble with the police.’ After she went into care following the death of her mother, Katy Hutchings (21) wants to inspire young people in the system to stay positive for the future and avoid getting into trouble. This story was broadcast on ITV News Meridian (W) in October 2015.

Issues: Home

Charlotte La Riviere, 19, from Luton found it difficult to adapt to life with a foster family. She’s created this film with the help of Fixers and her twin sister, Laura, to encourage other young people going into care to accept the support that’s offered to them.

Embrace Care

Charlotte La Riviere, 19, from Luton found it difficult to adapt to life with a foster family. She’s created this film with the help of Fixers and her twin sister, Laura, to encourage other young people going into care to accept the support that’s offered to them.

Issues: Home

'Growing up I did feel different. Being in care has a big effect on your life. I didn’t think I could do anything, I felt that I wasn’t good enough – I didn’t have any belief in myself. But now I have that belief - that I can succeed and do my very best.' After growing up in foster care since the age of seven, Harvey McCaffrey is urging other young people from the care system to aim for their full potential in life. The 21-year-old from Carlisle tells ITV how he’s managed to make a success of his life despite the upheaval of his early years. His story was broadcast on ITV News Lookaround on Tuesday, July 19.

Life After Care Fix on ITV News Lookaround

'Growing up I did feel different. Being in care has a big effect on your life. I didn’t think I could do anything, I felt that I wasn’t good enough – I didn’t have any belief in myself. But now I have that belief - that I can succeed and do my very best.' After growing up in foster care since the age of seven, Harvey McCaffrey is urging other young people from the care system to aim for their full potential in life. The 21-year-old from Carlisle tells ITV how he’s managed to make a success of his life despite the upheaval of his early years. His story was broadcast on ITV News Lookaround on Tuesday, July 19.

Issues: Relating

Charlie Sanderson (17) is using her experience of growing up in foster care to encourage others not to define a person by their home life. With Fixers and the rest of her team, she's created this film to help prevent looked after young people from being singled out and bullied.

Words Have Power: Looked After Children

Charlie Sanderson (17) is using her experience of growing up in foster care to encourage others not to define a person by their home life. With Fixers and the rest of her team, she's created this film to help prevent looked after young people from being singled out and bullied.

Issues: Home

Nancy Jones, 21, from Isle of Sheppey, Kent, worked with Fixers on this multi-story film that focuses on stories of children in care and foster carers to show the realities of foster care

Foster Care Qualities

Nancy Jones, 21, from Isle of Sheppey, Kent, worked with Fixers on this multi-story film that focuses on stories of children in care and foster carers to show the realities of foster care

Issues: Relating

Ali Partridge has cared for her mum since she was was five years old. Her role has involved doing most things for her and sometimes Ali has felt people dont understand what this means. She has teamed up with a group of fellow carers to create a music video about life as a carer.

Young Carers Voices

Ali Partridge has cared for her mum since she was was five years old. Her role has involved doing most things for her and sometimes Ali has felt people dont understand what this means. She has teamed up with a group of fellow carers to create a music video about life as a carer.

Issues: Prejudice

Bristol Fixer John Denver, 19, helped creating this film based on his experience as a foster child, explaining that although foster children may have a complex family setup, they do not deserve to be bullied or treated any differently to a "normal" child.

Different Perspectives

Bristol Fixer John Denver, 19, helped creating this film based on his experience as a foster child, explaining that although foster children may have a complex family setup, they do not deserve to be bullied or treated any differently to a "normal" child.

Issues: Home, Relating

Sophie has created a Fixers project to help the public understand what it is to be a young carer, and the challenges that they can face both at home and going forward in their professional lives.

Caring For Carers

Sophie has created a Fixers project to help the public understand what it is to be a young carer, and the challenges that they can face both at home and going forward in their professional lives.

Issues: Work+Play

Kira Purdom, 18, from Aylesbury has produced a Fixers film with her team encouraging professionals to better understand young carers.

Invisible Young Carers

Kira Purdom, 18, from Aylesbury has produced a Fixers film with her team encouraging professionals to better understand young carers.

Issues: Home

Cramlington Fixer Daniel Reed (17) helps care for his younger brother, who has autism. He and his team of young carers have produced a film with the help of Fixers to encourage others like them to pursue their passions and reward themselves for their hard work and dedication.

The Cost of Caring

Cramlington Fixer Daniel Reed (17) helps care for his younger brother, who has autism. He and his team of young carers have produced a film with the help of Fixers to encourage others like them to pursue their passions and reward themselves for their hard work and dedication.

Issues: Home

Ella Denton, 19, from Colchester, wants to show what being a young carer entails.

Carers Need Care Fix on ITV News Anglia

Ella Denton, 19, from Colchester, wants to show what being a young carer entails.

Issues: Relating

Chloe Reains, 17, from Leeds, wants more support for young carers in schools

Worries of a Young Carer

Chloe Reains, 17, from Leeds, wants more support for young carers in schools

Issues: Relating

Lydia Hartnell (16) and her group from Devon look after dependent loved ones and want others to recognise the vital work they do. Their story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W) in September 2015.

Have A Care Fix on ITV News West Country (W)

Lydia Hartnell (16) and her group from Devon look after dependent loved ones and want others to recognise the vital work they do. Their story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W) in September 2015.

Issues: Home

Fixer Leah Forde, 20, from Middlesex has cystic fibrosis. She’s using this documentary to show teenagers with CF what to expect when their care transfers from child to adult health services.

Cystic Fibrosis

Fixer Leah Forde, 20, from Middlesex has cystic fibrosis. She’s using this documentary to show teenagers with CF what to expect when their care transfers from child to adult health services.

Issues: Body

Fixer Rebecca Hammerton, 18, from Christchurch, uses her project to raise awareness about how hard life can be for a young carer balancing school and work life. This story was broadcast on ITV Meridian News (W) in October 2013.

Hidden Caring Fix on ITV News Meridian (W)

Fixer Rebecca Hammerton, 18, from Christchurch, uses her project to raise awareness about how hard life can be for a young carer balancing school and work life. This story was broadcast on ITV Meridian News (W) in October 2013.

Issues: Home

‘I’ve spent my whole life looking after my mum and my brother. I‘m happy to do that because they’re my family and I love them, but it’s important to ask for help if you need it. Sometimes the burden can be too much for a young carer to handle.’ Beth Dodgson knows what it’s like to look after a loved one and is showing other young carers that it’s okay to ask for support if they need it. This story was broadcast on ITV News Tyne Tees in November 2015.

Care for Carers Fix on ITV News Tyne Tees

‘I’ve spent my whole life looking after my mum and my brother. I‘m happy to do that because they’re my family and I love them, but it’s important to ask for help if you need it. Sometimes the burden can be too much for a young carer to handle.’ Beth Dodgson knows what it’s like to look after a loved one and is showing other young carers that it’s okay to ask for support if they need it. This story was broadcast on ITV News Tyne Tees in November 2015.

Issues: Home

Fixer Rebecca Hammerton, 18, from Dorchester, shares her story of being a young carer to help others in a similar situation. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (E) in October 2013.

Hidden Caring Fix on ITV News West Country (E)

Fixer Rebecca Hammerton, 18, from Dorchester, shares her story of being a young carer to help others in a similar situation. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (E) in October 2013.

Issues: Home

Jessica Ofori-Forbes, 20, from Hackney, is encouraging young carers to look after themselves.

Care For Yourself Fix on ITV News London

Jessica Ofori-Forbes, 20, from Hackney, is encouraging young carers to look after themselves.

Issues: Relating

Putney Fixer Kat Pugh, 24, wants people with eating disorders to be able to access help before they reach crisis point. This story about her campaign was shown on ITV News London in July 2014.

Fixers Eating Disorder Care story on ITV News London, July 2014

Putney Fixer Kat Pugh, 24, wants people with eating disorders to be able to access help before they reach crisis point. This story about her campaign was shown on ITV News London in July 2014.

Issues: Mind

A Fixer from Isle of Sheppey, Kent Nancy Jones, 21, wants to change the way foster carers are advertised and is aiming to create a new recruitment campaign. Broadcast on ITV News Meridian (E), February 2013

ITV News Meridian broadcast (Meridian East)

A Fixer from Isle of Sheppey, Kent Nancy Jones, 21, wants to change the way foster carers are advertised and is aiming to create a new recruitment campaign. Broadcast on ITV News Meridian (E), February 2013

Issues: Home, Mind, Relating

Jess Olley (21) and her team from Surrey are concerned that teachers don't always understand the workload of young carers. With Fixers, they've helped create this film to highlight the responsibilities they have outside of the classroom, in the hope that it will encourage teachers to offer more support to those who look after loved ones.

See Us: Young Carers

Jess Olley (21) and her team from Surrey are concerned that teachers don't always understand the workload of young carers. With Fixers, they've helped create this film to highlight the responsibilities they have outside of the classroom, in the hope that it will encourage teachers to offer more support to those who look after loved ones.

Issues: Home

Jake Gibbins, 17, from Leeds wants to educate others on what it means to be child or teenager caring for a family member. This story was broadcast on ITV News Calendar in November 2013.

Who Cares Fix on ITV News Calendar, November 2013

Jake Gibbins, 17, from Leeds wants to educate others on what it means to be child or teenager caring for a family member. This story was broadcast on ITV News Calendar in November 2013.

Issues: Home

A group of young carers from Dorset led by Becky Hammerton (18) have created this film with the help of Fixers to give a unique look into their day-to-day lives.

Young Carers - Behind The Scenes

A group of young carers from Dorset led by Becky Hammerton (18) have created this film with the help of Fixers to give a unique look into their day-to-day lives.

Issues: Home

Hawick Fixer Mike Gibson (23) and his team have helped make a film aiming to end homophobia in their community.

Would You Care?

Hawick Fixer Mike Gibson (23) and his team have helped make a film aiming to end homophobia in their community.

Issues: Prejudice

Alarmed by the number of pedestrians killed or seriously injured each year, two young women from Leeds are encouraging others their age to take road safety seriously. Emily Radford (18) and her friend Thea Smith (17) are concerned that distractions such as mobile phones can cause carelessness on busy roads. This story was broadcast on ITV News Calendar in December 2014.

Fixers Pedestrian Safety Story on ITV News Calendar, December 2014

Alarmed by the number of pedestrians killed or seriously injured each year, two young women from Leeds are encouraging others their age to take road safety seriously. Emily Radford (18) and her friend Thea Smith (17) are concerned that distractions such as mobile phones can cause carelessness on busy roads. This story was broadcast on ITV News Calendar in December 2014.

Issues: Safety

Kayla Laisby says she felt alone when her dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer, because many of those close to her didn’t know how to offer their support. The 16-year-old from Grange-over-Sands in Cumbria now wants to help others understand how to approach the subject with their family or friends. This story was broadcast on ITV News Lookaround in August 2015.

Fixers Cancer Care Story on ITV News Lookaround, August 2015.

Kayla Laisby says she felt alone when her dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer, because many of those close to her didn’t know how to offer their support. The 16-year-old from Grange-over-Sands in Cumbria now wants to help others understand how to approach the subject with their family or friends. This story was broadcast on ITV News Lookaround in August 2015.

Issues: Relating

‘Since she’s become ill, I appreciate what she’s always done for me and all her little quirks a bit more. I realise how special she is and how lucky I am to have such a fantastic mum.’ After her mum was diagnosed with incurable cancer last year, 21-year-old Naomi Barrow from York wants to improve support for young people whose parents have terminal illnesses. Read her story here: http://bit.ly/1X2C7o9 This story was broadcast on both ITV News Tyne Tees and ITV News Calendar in October 2015.

Terminal Care Fix on ITV News Tyne Tees

‘Since she’s become ill, I appreciate what she’s always done for me and all her little quirks a bit more. I realise how special she is and how lucky I am to have such a fantastic mum.’ After her mum was diagnosed with incurable cancer last year, 21-year-old Naomi Barrow from York wants to improve support for young people whose parents have terminal illnesses. Read her story here: http://bit.ly/1X2C7o9 This story was broadcast on both ITV News Tyne Tees and ITV News Calendar in October 2015.

Issues: Home

Arron Sweeney (16) and his team from Stirling want young people to think more carefully about what they’re posting on social media, especially if it could upset or embarrass others. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this film to take a closer look at a more indirect form of cyberbullying.

Bullying - Memes, Screenshots, Indirect Posts

Arron Sweeney (16) and his team from Stirling want young people to think more carefully about what they’re posting on social media, especially if it could upset or embarrass others. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this film to take a closer look at a more indirect form of cyberbullying.

Issues: Abuse

Sefton Dosi, 22, from Brighton is hoping to protect vulnerable people against online scammers with a powerful film.

Think Before You Click || Staying Safe Online

Sefton Dosi, 22, from Brighton is hoping to protect vulnerable people against online scammers with a powerful film.

Issues: Safety

Fixer from East Sussex Jennifer Byrne, 20, made this powerful film to encourage young drivers to take more care on the roads. Jen's boyfriend died in a motorcycle accident. Now, with support from Fixers, she is campaigning to raise awareness of road safety among young people.

Young Drivers - Take Care

Fixer from East Sussex Jennifer Byrne, 20, made this powerful film to encourage young drivers to take more care on the roads. Jen's boyfriend died in a motorcycle accident. Now, with support from Fixers, she is campaigning to raise awareness of road safety among young people.

Issues: Safety

‘People would treat me like a baby and they would sugar-coat things. They used to ask me if I was okay all the time and it made me feel like I was the one who was ill, not my dad. When I needed people the most, I felt so alone.’ When Kayla Laisby’s dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she felt many of those close to her didn’t know how to offer their support. This story was broadcast on ITV Granada Reports in September 2015.

Fixers Cancer Care Story on ITV Granada Reports, September 2015

‘People would treat me like a baby and they would sugar-coat things. They used to ask me if I was okay all the time and it made me feel like I was the one who was ill, not my dad. When I needed people the most, I felt so alone.’ When Kayla Laisby’s dad was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she felt many of those close to her didn’t know how to offer their support. This story was broadcast on ITV Granada Reports in September 2015.

Issues: Relating

Will Lyon Tupman, 22, from Cambridge, wants young people from foster care backgrounds to reach their full potential

Fostering Belief Fix on ITV News Anglia

Will Lyon Tupman, 22, from Cambridge, wants young people from foster care backgrounds to reach their full potential

Issues: Work+Play

After being picked on by other children, Fixer John Denver, 19, and fellow Fixer Brenda Hook form Bristol want to dispel myths about children in care and challenge the unkind treatment of foster children at school. Broadcast on ITV News West Country, March 2013

Fostering Understanding on ITV News

After being picked on by other children, Fixer John Denver, 19, and fellow Fixer Brenda Hook form Bristol want to dispel myths about children in care and challenge the unkind treatment of foster children at school. Broadcast on ITV News West Country, March 2013

Issues: Home

Aiming to secure better support for LGBT young people in care, Emma Willoughby is campaigning for more training to be made available to foster parents. Emma, who’s from Somerset, wants carers to be better educated on LGBT issues, so they can be more understanding if they find themselves looking after a young person who is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (E) in January 2015.

Fixers Foster LGBT Story on ITV News West Country (E), January 2015

Aiming to secure better support for LGBT young people in care, Emma Willoughby is campaigning for more training to be made available to foster parents. Emma, who’s from Somerset, wants carers to be better educated on LGBT issues, so they can be more understanding if they find themselves looking after a young person who is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (E) in January 2015.

Issues: Home

Fixer Laura Whelam (22) wants young people to consider the impacts of the choices they make. Her film follows two possible outcomes of the decisions made by a young woman in foster care, analysing the positive and negative impacts her choices have on her life.

Decisions Decisions

Fixer Laura Whelam (22) wants young people to consider the impacts of the choices they make. Her film follows two possible outcomes of the decisions made by a young woman in foster care, analysing the positive and negative impacts her choices have on her life.

Issues: Home

Josh Adams, 19, from Towcester, wants professionals to engage more with young people caring for relatives with mental health conditions

Mind The Carer Fix on ITV News Anglia

Josh Adams, 19, from Towcester, wants professionals to engage more with young people caring for relatives with mental health conditions

Issues: Home

Concerned by the lack of support for 18 to 25-year-olds who look after a loved one, Carina Andrews and her team want more help to be made available to young adult carers. Led by 21-year-old Carina, the group from Bristol and South Gloucestershire feel that while they did receive support up until the age of 18, this stopped shortly afterwards. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (E) in October 2014.

Fixers Young Adult Carers Story on ITV News West Country (E), October 2014

Concerned by the lack of support for 18 to 25-year-olds who look after a loved one, Carina Andrews and her team want more help to be made available to young adult carers. Led by 21-year-old Carina, the group from Bristol and South Gloucestershire feel that while they did receive support up until the age of 18, this stopped shortly afterwards. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (E) in October 2014.

Issues: Home

21 year old Ciarán French, from Belfast and studying at Bournemouth University, wants his fellow students to look out for vulnerable people in their midst.

Let's Talk About Uni!

21 year old Ciarán French, from Belfast and studying at Bournemouth University, wants his fellow students to look out for vulnerable people in their midst.

Issues: Mind

David Lloyd-Morgan, 21, from Welshpool, has cared for his mother, Gina, since she was diagnosed with the condition Multiple Sclerosis 10 years ago.

Living with Multiple Sclerosis

David Lloyd-Morgan, 21, from Welshpool, has cared for his mother, Gina, since she was diagnosed with the condition Multiple Sclerosis 10 years ago.

Issues: Mind

Ashleigh Parker, 25, from Brighton, wants young people to befriend the elderly

Befriending the elderly

Ashleigh Parker, 25, from Brighton, wants young people to befriend the elderly

Issues: Relating

Charlie Bowie, 17, from Fife, Scotland, wants to raise awareness of hidden young carers - who may be looking after a loved one with an alcohol or drug addiction

Hidden Carers

Charlie Bowie, 17, from Fife, Scotland, wants to raise awareness of hidden young carers - who may be looking after a loved one with an alcohol or drug addiction

Issues: Home

David Slack, 18, from Andover, is leading a group of young carers to campaign for better support in schools.

Support For Young Carers

David Slack, 18, from Andover, is leading a group of young carers to campaign for better support in schools.

A former homeless Fixer Myles Jackson, 21, from Sheffield who lived in care for most of his life wants to change negative stereotypes employers have towards homeless people or those who've been in care. Broadcast on ITV News Calendar, January 2013

'Gizza Chance' - ITV Yorkshire

A former homeless Fixer Myles Jackson, 21, from Sheffield who lived in care for most of his life wants to change negative stereotypes employers have towards homeless people or those who've been in care. Broadcast on ITV News Calendar, January 2013

Issues: Home, Work+Play

Concerned that potential foster parents aren’t being trained to support LGBT young people, Emma Willoughby wants carers to receive better guidance. Emma, who’s from Somerset, is calling for foster carers to be better educated on LGBT issues, so they can be more understanding if they find themselves looking after a young person who is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W) in January 2015.

Fixers Foster LGBT Story on ITV News West Country (W), January 2015

Concerned that potential foster parents aren’t being trained to support LGBT young people, Emma Willoughby wants carers to receive better guidance. Emma, who’s from Somerset, is calling for foster carers to be better educated on LGBT issues, so they can be more understanding if they find themselves looking after a young person who is lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W) in January 2015.

Issues: Home

Carina Andrews, 21, and her team from Bristol and South Gloucestershire are offering an insight into life as young adult carers. They’ve helped create this film as part of their campaign to improve support for people aged between 18 and 25 who look after a loved one.

Tales of a Young Adult Carer

Carina Andrews, 21, and her team from Bristol and South Gloucestershire are offering an insight into life as young adult carers. They’ve helped create this film as part of their campaign to improve support for people aged between 18 and 25 who look after a loved one.

Issues: Home

A group of young carers from Great Yarmouth know how difficult it can be to juggle schoolwork with looking after a relative. Led by Ricky Buckland, 19, they’ve created this film with Fixers to help teachers better understand the challenges they face.

Misunderstood

A group of young carers from Great Yarmouth know how difficult it can be to juggle schoolwork with looking after a relative. Led by Ricky Buckland, 19, they’ve created this film with Fixers to help teachers better understand the challenges they face.

Issues: Home

Tolu Abisogun, 18) from Leytonstone has made a film showing young people they can be something regardless of where they're from or what they've been through.

You Ain't Nothing

Tolu Abisogun, 18) from Leytonstone has made a film showing young people they can be something regardless of where they're from or what they've been through.

Issues: Work+Play

Ed Southgate, 20, from Bristol, who developed anorexia when he was a teenager, has launched a campaign to show that the illness doesn't just affect females.

Male Anorexia Fix on ITV News West

Ed Southgate, 20, from Bristol, who developed anorexia when he was a teenager, has launched a campaign to show that the illness doesn't just affect females.

Issues: Mind

Fixer Ricky Buckland (19) from Norfolk has made sacrifices to care for his family for more than a decade -- now he wants to help others in a similar position access support. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in January 2014.

Teen Carers Fix on ITV News Anglia, January 2014

Fixer Ricky Buckland (19) from Norfolk has made sacrifices to care for his family for more than a decade -- now he wants to help others in a similar position access support. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in January 2014.

Issues: Home

‘I want people to know that taking care of mental health is equally as important as taking care of physical health.’ Seventeen-year-old Elise Towell from Whitby in North Yorkshire wants to show young people with mental health conditions that it’s okay to ask for help. This story was broadcast in September 2015

Mentally Healthy Fix on ITV News Tyne Tees

‘I want people to know that taking care of mental health is equally as important as taking care of physical health.’ Seventeen-year-old Elise Towell from Whitby in North Yorkshire wants to show young people with mental health conditions that it’s okay to ask for help. This story was broadcast in September 2015

Issues: Mind

‘It was affecting me every day in every part of my life. Even when I was having a better day it was still there in the back of my mind and life just became a drag.’ Elise Towell (17) from North Yorkshire has battled depression and wants other young people to look after their mental health. This story was broadcast in September 2015.

Mentally Healthy Fix on ITV News Calendar

‘It was affecting me every day in every part of my life. Even when I was having a better day it was still there in the back of my mind and life just became a drag.’ Elise Towell (17) from North Yorkshire has battled depression and wants other young people to look after their mental health. This story was broadcast in September 2015.

Issues: Mind

Dorchester Fixer Rebecca Hammerton, 18, shares her story of being a young carer to help others in a similar situation. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W) in October 2013.

Hidden Caring Fix on ITV News West Country (W)

Dorchester Fixer Rebecca Hammerton, 18, shares her story of being a young carer to help others in a similar situation. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W) in October 2013.

Issues: Home

Fixer Zak Soan, 21, from Peterborough works with Fixers to create a film to help children and young people understand how to look after dogs, he explains how understanding the way dogs behave can help to prevent dog attacks.

A Dog's Life

Fixer Zak Soan, 21, from Peterborough works with Fixers to create a film to help children and young people understand how to look after dogs, he explains how understanding the way dogs behave can help to prevent dog attacks.

Issues: Safety

Jade Lochhead, 21, from Paisley is campaigning for transport to be free for young carers

Fares Fair | Free Transport For Young Carers

Jade Lochhead, 21, from Paisley is campaigning for transport to be free for young carers

Issues: Home

Nancy Tupling,17,from Halifax, wants children to think carefully of how they dispose of plastic.

Plastic Pollution

Nancy Tupling,17,from Halifax, wants children to think carefully of how they dispose of plastic.

Issues: Eco

A teenager who has battled anxiety and depression since the age of 13 has made a moving film with Fixers showing how his mum supported him during his darkest days. Jessica Anderson wrote the heartfelt poem, which she narrates in the film, to show how important another person’s support can be.

Until the demons are asleep || Mental health & family

A teenager who has battled anxiety and depression since the age of 13 has made a moving film with Fixers showing how his mum supported him during his darkest days. Jessica Anderson wrote the heartfelt poem, which she narrates in the film, to show how important another person’s support can be.

Issues: Mind

Mason Wheaton, 24, from Ashford, wants people to stop dressing to try and fit in.

Be Yourself #NoLabelLabel

Mason Wheaton, 24, from Ashford, wants people to stop dressing to try and fit in.

Issues: Relating

Charley Zakrzewski, 25, who was born with a rare disorder which affects her movement is encouraging young people to make the most of life despite the challenges they may face.

Disabled Rights Fix on ITV News Meridian (W)

Charley Zakrzewski, 25, who was born with a rare disorder which affects her movement is encouraging young people to make the most of life despite the challenges they may face.

Issues: Body

Marcus Allen, 17, from Tonbridge, is highlighting the signs that someone may be feeling suicidal.

Spotting The Signs - Male Suicide Awareness

Marcus Allen, 17, from Tonbridge, is highlighting the signs that someone may be feeling suicidal.

Issues: Relating

Lucy Prentice, 19, from Pencada near Carmarthen, wants young carers to be able to study full time.

Carer's Allowance Fix on ITV News Wales

Lucy Prentice, 19, from Pencada near Carmarthen, wants young carers to be able to study full time.

Issues: Work+Play

Liam wants to encourage young entrepreneurs to follow their ambitions.

Dreams worth more than sleep

Liam wants to encourage young entrepreneurs to follow their ambitions.

Issues: Prejudice

An award-winning carer Hatty Berry, 16, from Brighton is campaigning to change the perception of young people, asking others to understand their behaviours in public may be due to pressures at home. Broadcast on ITV News Meridian, December 2012

Young Carer Film Broadcast

An award-winning carer Hatty Berry, 16, from Brighton is campaigning to change the perception of young people, asking others to understand their behaviours in public may be due to pressures at home. Broadcast on ITV News Meridian, December 2012

Issues: Home, Relating

Thirza Walton, 19, from Preston, wants teachers to better understand what life is like for young carers

Understanding Young Carers Fix on ITV Granada Reports

Thirza Walton, 19, from Preston, wants teachers to better understand what life is like for young carers

Issues: Relating

Chelsie Brown, 22, from Thame, wants midwives and doctors to improve their support and communication towards expectant mums.

Maternity Support

Chelsie Brown, 22, from Thame, wants midwives and doctors to improve their support and communication towards expectant mums.

Issues: Body

Lewis Hern, 17, from Pontypool, wants to change the guidelines on gay men donating blood.

Blood Donation Discrimination Fix on ITV News Wales

Lewis Hern, 17, from Pontypool, wants to change the guidelines on gay men donating blood.

Issues: Prejudice

A partially sighted Fixer’s story about finding comfort through dogs is to be broadcast on ITV Anglia Tonight and ITV Central Tonight.

(ITV Anglia version)

A partially sighted Fixer’s story about finding comfort through dogs is to be broadcast on ITV Anglia Tonight and ITV Central Tonight.

Issues: Prejudice

After finding little professional support in a hospital A&E department during a mental health crisis, Catrin's film shows the effect on a young girl when her mental health problems are ignored.

SAFE?

After finding little professional support in a hospital A&E department during a mental health crisis, Catrin's film shows the effect on a young girl when her mental health problems are ignored.

Issues: Mind

Fixer Becky Rowe, 22, and her group of young carers from Worcester are campaigning for young people and teachers to understand the challenges they face on a daily basis. They hope to take their film into schools to raise awareness and encourage more support for other young carers.

A Day in the Life of a Young Carer

Fixer Becky Rowe, 22, and her group of young carers from Worcester are campaigning for young people and teachers to understand the challenges they face on a daily basis. They hope to take their film into schools to raise awareness and encourage more support for other young carers.

Issues: Home

Emily Radford (18) and her team from Leeds are concerned that too many young pedestrians are distracted by things like their mobile phones when they should be concentrating on crossing the road. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this film to show others their age that failing to pay attention can have serious consequences.

Serious Road Accidents

Emily Radford (18) and her team from Leeds are concerned that too many young pedestrians are distracted by things like their mobile phones when they should be concentrating on crossing the road. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this film to show others their age that failing to pay attention can have serious consequences.

Issues: Safety

Keen to get their tracks heard by sharing them on social media, a group of music students want people who post comments about artists’ work online to choose their words carefully. Led by 20-year-old Jack O’Shaughnessy, they’ve helped create this film to highlight the difference between criticism and critique.

Social Media Etiquette

Keen to get their tracks heard by sharing them on social media, a group of music students want people who post comments about artists’ work online to choose their words carefully. Led by 20-year-old Jack O’Shaughnessy, they’ve helped create this film to highlight the difference between criticism and critique.

Issues: Abuse

Caitlin Ronan, 17, from Ledbury, and her team wanted young hospital patients to be involved in the 'transition' process.

Transition

Caitlin Ronan, 17, from Ledbury, and her team wanted young hospital patients to be involved in the 'transition' process.

Issues: Relating

A partially sighted Fixer Zak Soan, 21, from Peterborough is encouraging young people to understand dogs better. Broadcast on ITV News Central, January 2012

Understanding Dogs ITV News Central broadcast

A partially sighted Fixer Zak Soan, 21, from Peterborough is encouraging young people to understand dogs better. Broadcast on ITV News Central, January 2012

Issues: Prejudice

Fixer Becky Rowe, 22, and her team from Worcester want to highlight the challenges young carers face on a daily basis. This story about their campaign was shown on ITV News Central in August 2013.

Supporting Young Carers on ITV News Central

Fixer Becky Rowe, 22, and her team from Worcester want to highlight the challenges young carers face on a daily basis. This story about their campaign was shown on ITV News Central in August 2013.

Issues: Home

Zishi Zhang, 18, from Stamford, Lincolnshire, wants young people to make changes at a local and national level

Young People's Voice

Zishi Zhang, 18, from Stamford, Lincolnshire, wants young people to make changes at a local and national level

Issues: Work+Play

Ashleigh Parker, 25, from Brighton, wants young people to make friends with members of the older generation

Old Friends New Friends Fix on ITV News Meridian (E and W)

Ashleigh Parker, 25, from Brighton, wants young people to make friends with members of the older generation

Issues: Relating

Fixers Kerry Owen and Daniel Reed (17) from Northumberland are aiming to show people the plight of young carers so others in a similar position can find help. This story was broadcast on ITV News Tyne Tees in January 2014.

Young Carers Fix on ITV News Tyne Tees, January 2014

Fixers Kerry Owen and Daniel Reed (17) from Northumberland are aiming to show people the plight of young carers so others in a similar position can find help. This story was broadcast on ITV News Tyne Tees in January 2014.

Issues: Home

Julie Sivier, 17, from Orkney, is helping to increase understanding of what young carers do.

Orkney Young Carers

Julie Sivier, 17, from Orkney, is helping to increase understanding of what young carers do.

Issues: Home

A group of Fixers from Kirkcaldy in Scotland helped to create this film covering some of the laws put in place worldwide that discriminate against LGBT people. They hope to spread the message in Britain that we shouldn't stop campaigning for equal rights.

LGBT Rights: Shout Louder, Shout Further

A group of Fixers from Kirkcaldy in Scotland helped to create this film covering some of the laws put in place worldwide that discriminate against LGBT people. They hope to spread the message in Britain that we shouldn't stop campaigning for equal rights.

Issues: Prejudice

Fixers are returning to ITV News Calendar with a brand new team, new look and plenty of inspiring stories.

Fixers back in Yorkshire

Fixers are returning to ITV News Calendar with a brand new team, new look and plenty of inspiring stories.

Glasgow Fixer, Skye Woolcott (17) and her team hope their film helps people better recognise the hard work that young carers do.

The Separate Lives of Young Carers

Glasgow Fixer, Skye Woolcott (17) and her team hope their film helps people better recognise the hard work that young carers do.

Issues: Home

Jo Quinn, 25, has Asperger’s and wants other people to understand the complexities of high functioning autism and encourage more empathy.

How Autism Drains The Social Battery

Jo Quinn, 25, has Asperger’s and wants other people to understand the complexities of high functioning autism and encourage more empathy.

Issues: Mind

A Fixers campaign by Sarah Laverty to improve the treatment of eating disorders.

Eating Disorders: Treat the mind... not just the body.

A Fixers campaign by Sarah Laverty to improve the treatment of eating disorders.

Issues: Body

Sixteen-year-old Hatty Berry from Brighton has worked with Fixers on the creating a film showing the 'behind the scenes' reasons why some youth may behave anti-socially, depicting the stresses young carers often face.

Fixers Film 'Behind the Scenes'

Sixteen-year-old Hatty Berry from Brighton has worked with Fixers on the creating a film showing the 'behind the scenes' reasons why some youth may behave anti-socially, depicting the stresses young carers often face.

Issues: Home, Relating

Concerned about the lasting effects of climate change, Kerisha Stephenson (18) and her team from Bristol want others to take more of an interest in environmental issues. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this film to encourage young people to ‘go green’ and make efforts to live sustainably.

Go Green

Concerned about the lasting effects of climate change, Kerisha Stephenson (18) and her team from Bristol want others to take more of an interest in environmental issues. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this film to encourage young people to ‘go green’ and make efforts to live sustainably.

Issues: Eco

Norwich Fixer Lucy Travers, 24, wants better treatment for people with type 1 diabetes who are battling the eating disorder, diabulimia. This story about her campaign was shown on ITV News Anglia in July 2014.

Fixers Diabulimia story on ITV News Anglia, July 2014

Norwich Fixer Lucy Travers, 24, wants better treatment for people with type 1 diabetes who are battling the eating disorder, diabulimia. This story about her campaign was shown on ITV News Anglia in July 2014.

Issues: Mind

Abused by her mum’s partner for three years as a child, Somerset Fixer ‘Paige’ wants single parents to be cautious when starting new relationships. The 19-year-old has helped create this film with Fixers to encourage mums and dads to make sure they really know someone before they let them into the family home.

Behind Closed Doors

Abused by her mum’s partner for three years as a child, Somerset Fixer ‘Paige’ wants single parents to be cautious when starting new relationships. The 19-year-old has helped create this film with Fixers to encourage mums and dads to make sure they really know someone before they let them into the family home.

Issues: Abuse

Once involved in crime, drink and drugs, Garreth McCarthy worked with Fixers to create a hard-hitting drama which encourages other young people to turn their lives around. His success story was featured on ITV News Meridian West.

Fixers Success Story on ITV Meridian

Once involved in crime, drink and drugs, Garreth McCarthy worked with Fixers to create a hard-hitting drama which encourages other young people to turn their lives around. His success story was featured on ITV News Meridian West.

Issues: Drugs, Crime

Abused as a child by her mum’s boyfriend, a 19-year-old Fixer from Somerset is urging single parents to approach new relationships with caution. Her story was shown on ITV News West Country in December 2014.

Behind Closed Doors Story on ITV News West Country, December 2014

Abused as a child by her mum’s boyfriend, a 19-year-old Fixer from Somerset is urging single parents to approach new relationships with caution. Her story was shown on ITV News West Country in December 2014.

Issues: Abuse

Nadia Clarke from Halifax has cerebral palsy and receives disability benefits. The 21-year-old’s funding has recently been reduced under changes to the way financial support is assessed. She hopes her film will show decision-makers how cuts to these benefits can impact the lives of people with disabilities.

Nadia & Paul's story

Nadia Clarke from Halifax has cerebral palsy and receives disability benefits. The 21-year-old’s funding has recently been reduced under changes to the way financial support is assessed. She hopes her film will show decision-makers how cuts to these benefits can impact the lives of people with disabilities.

Issues: Relating

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Fixer Kyle Simmons (21) from Southend-on-Sea has recorded a track based on his experiences in care to inspire other youngsters in similar situations. Broadcast on ITV Meridian East Tonight.

Keep Dreaming Fix on ITV News Meridian (E), February 2010

Fixer Kyle Simmons (21) from Southend-on-Sea has recorded a track based on his experiences in care to inspire other youngsters in similar situations. Broadcast on ITV Meridian East Tonight.

Kyle Simmons (21) from Southend-on-Sea has recorded a track based on his experiences in care to inspire other youngsters in similar situations. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in January 2010.

Fixers 'Keep Dreaming' story on ITV News Anglia in January 2010

Kyle Simmons (21) from Southend-on-Sea has recorded a track based on his experiences in care to inspire other youngsters in similar situations. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in January 2010.

Fixer Kyle Simmons made his music video about life growing up ‘in the system’ and how, although being in care can be really tough, you have to try your best and achieve your dreams no matter where you started off in life.

Keep Dreaming

Fixer Kyle Simmons made his music video about life growing up ‘in the system’ and how, although being in care can be really tough, you have to try your best and achieve your dreams no matter where you started off in life.

Mark Ormerod (17) and Callum Griffin (19) want to challenge misconceptions of those living in care. They created a film to show how the care system can change lives for the better.

Sam's Story - Children in Care

Mark Ormerod (17) and Callum Griffin (19) want to challenge misconceptions of those living in care. They created a film to show how the care system can change lives for the better.

Issues: Home, Prejudice

Fixer Dan Mclleherron, 17, created this film with the help of Fixers to raise awareness about foster care.

Loose Ends

Fixer Dan Mclleherron, 17, created this film with the help of Fixers to raise awareness about foster care.

Issues: Home, Relating

Fixer Jennii Booth created this music video to help and inspire young people in the foster care system.

Forgiveness

Fixer Jennii Booth created this music video to help and inspire young people in the foster care system.

Issues: Home

Fixer Jennii Booth has written a rap to help children in the care system. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W) in October 2008.

Kids in Care Fix on ITV News West Country (W), October 2008

Fixer Jennii Booth has written a rap to help children in the care system. This story was broadcast on ITV News West Country (W) in October 2008.

Issues: Home

After she went into care following the death of her mother, Katy Hutchings wants to inspire young people in the system to stay positive for the future and avoid getting into trouble. The 21-year-old from Gosport urges young people to remain focused on what they want to achieve. With Fixers, Katy has helped to produce a film in which she reflects on how her mother’s death affected her and encourages people who’ve fallen on hard times to never give up hope.

Take Control

After she went into care following the death of her mother, Katy Hutchings wants to inspire young people in the system to stay positive for the future and avoid getting into trouble. The 21-year-old from Gosport urges young people to remain focused on what they want to achieve. With Fixers, Katy has helped to produce a film in which she reflects on how her mother’s death affected her and encourages people who’ve fallen on hard times to never give up hope.

Issues: Home

Hampshire Fixer Garreth McCarthy's, 24, helped write and starred in this drama based on his own experiences of crime and drugs.

The Right Road

Hampshire Fixer Garreth McCarthy's, 24, helped write and starred in this drama based on his own experiences of crime and drugs.

Issues: Drugs, Crime

Beth Dodgson (22) from Gateshead cares for her mum and brother and after years of putting her caring responsibilities first, saw her own health suffer. With Fixers, she’s created this film to encourage other young carers to look after themselves and to ask for help if they’re struggling to cope.

Fragile Heart

Beth Dodgson (22) from Gateshead cares for her mum and brother and after years of putting her caring responsibilities first, saw her own health suffer. With Fixers, she’s created this film to encourage other young carers to look after themselves and to ask for help if they’re struggling to cope.

Issues: Home

Fixer Sophie Lejeune, 21, from Sheffield discusses road safety for young people following the Fixers Road Savvy Forum in September 2013

Road Carnage Fixumentary in Yorkshire

Fixer Sophie Lejeune, 21, from Sheffield discusses road safety for young people following the Fixers Road Savvy Forum in September 2013

Issues: Home

After losing loved ones and friends to suicide, a group of Fixers from Belfast made this film to encourage young people - and especially young men - to speak out if they are suffering.

Life Goes On

After losing loved ones and friends to suicide, a group of Fixers from Belfast made this film to encourage young people - and especially young men - to speak out if they are suffering.

Issues: Mind

We asked Jordan to share her thoughts about being a Fixer, and she made this brilliant video. If you're thinking of starting your own Fix, we'd definitely recommend you watch it!

Become a Fixer!

We asked Jordan to share her thoughts about being a Fixer, and she made this brilliant video. If you're thinking of starting your own Fix, we'd definitely recommend you watch it!

Issues: Safety

Fixer Jordan Bone, 23, from Kings Lynn, discusses road safety for young people following the Fixers Road Savvy Forum, which was held in London on 4th September 2013. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in September 2013.

Road Carnage Fixumentary on ITV News Anglia

Fixer Jordan Bone, 23, from Kings Lynn, discusses road safety for young people following the Fixers Road Savvy Forum, which was held in London on 4th September 2013. This story was broadcast on ITV News Anglia in September 2013.

Issues: Safety

Leah Scott (22) from Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire wants others to be aware that homelessness can happen to anyone, after a relationship breakdown left her without anywhere permanent to live. With Fixers, she’s created this film to draw attention to sofa surfing as a form of hidden homelessness and encourage those who do find themselves in a difficult situation to seek help.

4 Steps

Leah Scott (22) from Milford Haven in Pembrokeshire wants others to be aware that homelessness can happen to anyone, after a relationship breakdown left her without anywhere permanent to live. With Fixers, she’s created this film to draw attention to sofa surfing as a form of hidden homelessness and encourage those who do find themselves in a difficult situation to seek help.

Issues: Home

With the help of Fixers, Megan (18) from Burnley in Lancashire and her team have helped to produce a film which puts a spotlight on anorexia. The short piece uses frenetic music to demonstrate how eating disorders can potentially spiral out of control if left untreated.

Anorexia Awareness 'The Consumed'

With the help of Fixers, Megan (18) from Burnley in Lancashire and her team have helped to produce a film which puts a spotlight on anorexia. The short piece uses frenetic music to demonstrate how eating disorders can potentially spiral out of control if left untreated.

Issues: Mind

A group of young people from West Yorkshire is asking primary school pupils to think carefully about how they get rid of plastic waste. “We need to raise awareness,” says project leader Nancy Tupling from Mytholmroyd, near Halifax. “People think that throwing away one plastic bottle isn’t a problem. But if a billion people think like that, it’s just going to build up and up." Nancy and her friends have created this animation to get their message across.

Plastic Pollution

A group of young people from West Yorkshire is asking primary school pupils to think carefully about how they get rid of plastic waste. “We need to raise awareness,” says project leader Nancy Tupling from Mytholmroyd, near Halifax. “People think that throwing away one plastic bottle isn’t a problem. But if a billion people think like that, it’s just going to build up and up." Nancy and her friends have created this animation to get their message across.

Issues: Eco

Diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, 18-year-old Savannah Lloyd from Caerphilly wants to raise awareness of the condition. With Fixers, she's helped create this film to highlight key symptoms, so that teachers can identify when their pupils might need support.

Anxiety & Me

Diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, 18-year-old Savannah Lloyd from Caerphilly wants to raise awareness of the condition. With Fixers, she's helped create this film to highlight key symptoms, so that teachers can identify when their pupils might need support.

Issues: Mind

After getting into trouble at school, Chloe Jantowski (16) from the Isle of Sheppey wants to make sure other young people don’t miss out on an education. Now at college following a period of home schooling, she’s helped create this film with Fixers to highlight the value of staying in the classroom.

Home Education

After getting into trouble at school, Chloe Jantowski (16) from the Isle of Sheppey wants to make sure other young people don’t miss out on an education. Now at college following a period of home schooling, she’s helped create this film with Fixers to highlight the value of staying in the classroom.

Issues: Work+Play

A young man from Kent is sending a sobering reminder to others his age about the potential long-term effects of drug abuse. After drugs caused him to develop mental health issues, 25-year-old Shaun has produced this Fixers film to show that substance misuse doesn’t just pose a risk to physical health, but emotional wellbeing too.

When a Habit Develops: Drug Abuse

A young man from Kent is sending a sobering reminder to others his age about the potential long-term effects of drug abuse. After drugs caused him to develop mental health issues, 25-year-old Shaun has produced this Fixers film to show that substance misuse doesn’t just pose a risk to physical health, but emotional wellbeing too.

Issues: Drugs

Lydia Hartnell (16) and her team from Devon know what it’s like to look after a dependent loved one. With Fixers, they’ve created this film to help others better understand what young carers do and the vital role they play.

Young Adult Carers

Lydia Hartnell (16) and her team from Devon know what it’s like to look after a dependent loved one. With Fixers, they’ve created this film to help others better understand what young carers do and the vital role they play.

Issues: Home

Myself and Lorna Marchant from the Harper Counselling Practice in Bedford speak about my project

My interview with Lorna Marchant

Myself and Lorna Marchant from the Harper Counselling Practice in Bedford speak about my project

Issues: Mind

Fixers is back on Meridian East (Wed 3rd Oct 2012).

Fixers Back on ITV Meridian East

Fixers is back on Meridian East (Wed 3rd Oct 2012).

Issues: Mind

Fixers is back on Meridian West(Wed 3rd Oct 2012)

Fixers Back on ITV Meridian West

Fixers is back on Meridian West(Wed 3rd Oct 2012)

Issues: Mind

Jake Darling (17) and his team from Selkirk have created a film about cyberbullying. The animation uses a fictional story to urge perpetrators to consider how their actions can affect others.

Social Media Bullying

Jake Darling (17) and his team from Selkirk have created a film about cyberbullying. The animation uses a fictional story to urge perpetrators to consider how their actions can affect others.

Issues: Crime

Naomi Lea (17) from St Asaph in Denbighshire began to experience severe panic attacks around a year ago, and felt her friends didn’t always understand what she was going through. With Fixers, she’s created this film to help other young people spot when someone they know is struggling with a mental health condition, so they can step in and make sure they don’t feel alone.

Spot The Signs

Naomi Lea (17) from St Asaph in Denbighshire began to experience severe panic attacks around a year ago, and felt her friends didn’t always understand what she was going through. With Fixers, she’s created this film to help other young people spot when someone they know is struggling with a mental health condition, so they can step in and make sure they don’t feel alone.

Issues: Mind

Janette Connor, 26, is using her experience of living with Crohn's disease to educate others about the condition.

Game of Crohn's

Janette Connor, 26, is using her experience of living with Crohn's disease to educate others about the condition.

Issues: Body

Fixer Sarah Whitcher (25) from Plymouth, appeared on ITV News West Country to discuss how supermarkets could do more in helping to reduce drink related crime. This story was broadcast in January 2014.

Fixer Sarah Whitcher on ITV News West Country

Fixer Sarah Whitcher (25) from Plymouth, appeared on ITV News West Country to discuss how supermarkets could do more in helping to reduce drink related crime. This story was broadcast in January 2014.

Issues: Drink

A group of Fixers from Swindon, led by Amy Stacey (17) have created this Fixers film to offer support to young carers.

Young Carers Speak Out

A group of Fixers from Swindon, led by Amy Stacey (17) have created this Fixers film to offer support to young carers.

Issues: Home

Catch up with young carer Amy Stacey and some of the first Fixers from the West. See how their projects have been making a difference.

Fixers 2 Years On

Catch up with young carer Amy Stacey and some of the first Fixers from the West. See how their projects have been making a difference.

Issues: Home

Fixer Fiona Malpass, 20, from Essex, is tackling teen depression with a short film drama about living with the condition and seeking help. This story was broadcast in May 2010.

Fixers Teen Dispirit on ITV News Anglia in May 2010

Fixer Fiona Malpass, 20, from Essex, is tackling teen depression with a short film drama about living with the condition and seeking help. This story was broadcast in May 2010.

Issues: Mind

Fixer Abdulkareem Musa Adam, 16, spent eight years seeking safety after fleeing his war-torn village in Sudan. Now living with his foster mum in Swindon, he hopes his Fixers film will make young people in the UK aware of the struggles facing many asylum seekers.

A Journey to a Safe Place

Fixer Abdulkareem Musa Adam, 16, spent eight years seeking safety after fleeing his war-torn village in Sudan. Now living with his foster mum in Swindon, he hopes his Fixers film will make young people in the UK aware of the struggles facing many asylum seekers.

Issues: Prejudice, Relating

A Fixer from Southern England, 19, helps to create a film showing the lives of two young people and how drugs effected them.

Highs & Lows

A Fixer from Southern England, 19, helps to create a film showing the lives of two young people and how drugs effected them.

Issues: Drink, Drugs, Abuse

Fixer Laura Kendrick, 20, from Wrexham discusses road safety for young people following the Fixers Road Savvy Forum, which was held in London on 4th September 2013. This story was broadcast on ITV News Cymru Wales in September 2013.

Road Carnage Fixumentary on ITV News Cymru Wales

Fixer Laura Kendrick, 20, from Wrexham discusses road safety for young people following the Fixers Road Savvy Forum, which was held in London on 4th September 2013. This story was broadcast on ITV News Cymru Wales in September 2013.

Issues: Safety

Fixer Steven Murray (19) joined up with Cara Clinton (20) and her group to hold a 'Question Time' style debate on the topic of Scottish independence to provide young people, aged 15 to 25, with the facts they need to make their choice on Scotland's future.

Understanding Scotland's Referendum

Fixer Steven Murray (19) joined up with Cara Clinton (20) and her group to hold a 'Question Time' style debate on the topic of Scottish independence to provide young people, aged 15 to 25, with the facts they need to make their choice on Scotland's future.

Issues: Work+Play

Lewis, 17, from Pontypool, has made a Fixers film calling for the 12 month ban on gay men donating blood to be lifted.

MSM Blood Donation

Lewis, 17, from Pontypool, has made a Fixers film calling for the 12 month ban on gay men donating blood to be lifted.

Issues: Prejudice

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Three sisters from Banbury are challenging negative stereotypes of carer leavers.

Don't Limite Our Horizons

Three sisters from Banbury are challenging negative stereotypes of carer leavers.

Issues: Prejudice

Abi Fraser, 16, has created a leaflet to educate people on antibiotic resistance

Antibiotic Resistance

Abi Fraser, 16, has created a leaflet to educate people on antibiotic resistance

Issues: Body

Alisa* wants professionals to spot the signs of CSE

CSE

Alisa* wants professionals to spot the signs of CSE

Issues: Abuse

Robbie McCormick, 19, and his team from Falkirk, wants to show that being a young carer provides you with important life skills.

Young Adult Carers

Robbie McCormick, 19, and his team from Falkirk, wants to show that being a young carer provides you with important life skills.

Issues: Work+Play

Tara Henry, 16, from Craigavon, wants to show what it's like to live with agoraphobia

Agoraphobia

Tara Henry, 16, from Craigavon, wants to show what it's like to live with agoraphobia

Issues: Mind

Chloe Geer, 17, from Waterlooville, wants to help children bond with their foster carers

The Journey

Chloe Geer, 17, from Waterlooville, wants to help children bond with their foster carers

Issues: Home

A teenager who was taken in by her grandparents after she endured years of emotional abuse at home is raising awareness about ‘kinship care’. With Fixers, 17-year-old Amelia, whose real name has not been used, has created this story book describing her journey.

When grandparents raise a family

A teenager who was taken in by her grandparents after she endured years of emotional abuse at home is raising awareness about ‘kinship care’. With Fixers, 17-year-old Amelia, whose real name has not been used, has created this story book describing her journey.

Issues: Home

Worried that young people are influenced by peer pressure, Shem (23) and his team want to make a change. With Fixers, they've helped create this series of postcards to deter others from taking a destructive path in life.

Peer Pressure Postcards

Worried that young people are influenced by peer pressure, Shem (23) and his team want to make a change. With Fixers, they've helped create this series of postcards to deter others from taking a destructive path in life.

Issues: Relating

A booklet giving young people leaving care advice on living independently.

My Fixers Booklet

A booklet giving young people leaving care advice on living independently.

Issues: Home

A young man who has spent the last year in foster care hopes to help people understand the impact being in care can have on a young person. He says: “When you tell someone you’re in foster care they usually jump to the conclusion that you have had a hard time with your parents being horrible, but there are many different reasons a child goes into care.”

Fostered: The Inside Story

A young man who has spent the last year in foster care hopes to help people understand the impact being in care can have on a young person. He says: “When you tell someone you’re in foster care they usually jump to the conclusion that you have had a hard time with your parents being horrible, but there are many different reasons a child goes into care.”

Issues: Home

A poster campaign highlighting the different tasks young carers can be responsible for.

Are you a young carer?

A poster campaign highlighting the different tasks young carers can be responsible for.

Issues: Home

Dayna and her team have created a leaflet to help people spot the signs of depression and how to get help. Dayna is using her own battle with depression to help others understand more about the mental health condition.

Marching Depression Away

Dayna and her team have created a leaflet to help people spot the signs of depression and how to get help. Dayna is using her own battle with depression to help others understand more about the mental health condition.

Issues: Mind

Allie Heslop is using her experiences of being in care to educate others about the stigma those in the care system can face and to encourage a positive attitude towards young people in.

Be There for People In Care

Allie Heslop is using her experiences of being in care to educate others about the stigma those in the care system can face and to encourage a positive attitude towards young people in.

Issues: Home

Reece Ismay (17) from Witham in Essex has seen someone affected by self-harm. With Fixers, he’s helped create this wristband and information card to tackle the stigma attached to it, so that more of those affected feel able to speak out and seek support.

Stay Strong Wristbands

Reece Ismay (17) from Witham in Essex has seen someone affected by self-harm. With Fixers, he’s helped create this wristband and information card to tackle the stigma attached to it, so that more of those affected feel able to speak out and seek support.

Issues: Mind

Sarish Saghir (17) from Bradford gained an insight into the lives of those with dementia while she was volunteering in care homes. With Fixers, she’s created this poster to help others better understand the condition, so they can support those who have it.

Dementia Awareness Poster

Sarish Saghir (17) from Bradford gained an insight into the lives of those with dementia while she was volunteering in care homes. With Fixers, she’s created this poster to help others better understand the condition, so they can support those who have it.

Issues: Mind

Jordan O’Hara (18) from Ballymena is warning young people about the potentially devastating impact of drugs, after seeing lives cut short by substance misuse. With Fixers and his team, he’s helped create this poster to encourage others to make responsible choices.

Anti-Drugs Poster

Jordan O’Hara (18) from Ballymena is warning young people about the potentially devastating impact of drugs, after seeing lives cut short by substance misuse. With Fixers and his team, he’s helped create this poster to encourage others to make responsible choices.

Issues: Drugs

Emma Willoughby (18) from Somerset wants more support for LGBT young people in care. With Fixers, she’s helped create this leaflet to train foster carers to better understand the needs of teenagers who might be questioning their sexuality.

Learn To Listen: LGBT Foster Care Leaflet

Emma Willoughby (18) from Somerset wants more support for LGBT young people in care. With Fixers, she’s helped create this leaflet to train foster carers to better understand the needs of teenagers who might be questioning their sexuality.

Issues: Home

Knowing what it's like to live with facial palsy, Maria Munir is raising awareness of the condition, while showing others who are affected that they’re not alone. The 19-year-old from York was born with a blocked nerve in her face, which impacts her ability to smile and fully close one of her eyes. With Fixers, she's helped create this poster campaign to educate people about facial palsy.

Facial Palsy Poster

Knowing what it's like to live with facial palsy, Maria Munir is raising awareness of the condition, while showing others who are affected that they’re not alone. The 19-year-old from York was born with a blocked nerve in her face, which impacts her ability to smile and fully close one of her eyes. With Fixers, she's helped create this poster campaign to educate people about facial palsy.

Issues: Body

Fixer Shaunna Thompson (23) is highlighting the danger of walking home alone with her poster campaign. She wants young people to think twice before heading out by themselves.

Keep Safe Poster

Fixer Shaunna Thompson (23) is highlighting the danger of walking home alone with her poster campaign. She wants young people to think twice before heading out by themselves.

Issues: Safety

Keen to help young people with mental health issues find the right support, Laura Quinn (22) from Glasgow wants more people to speak about their problems. Along with her team, she’s helped to create a Fixers poster campaign showing others her age that they’re not alone.

Reach Out, You're Not Alone Poster

Keen to help young people with mental health issues find the right support, Laura Quinn (22) from Glasgow wants more people to speak about their problems. Along with her team, she’s helped to create a Fixers poster campaign showing others her age that they’re not alone.

Issues: Mind

Twenty-two-year-old Kayleigh Duddin from Lincolnshire, whose grandmother stopped recognising her after developing dementia, has created a poster campaign to help families better understand the illness.

Dementia Awareness Poster

Twenty-two-year-old Kayleigh Duddin from Lincolnshire, whose grandmother stopped recognising her after developing dementia, has created a poster campaign to help families better understand the illness.

Issues: Home, Relating

Twenty-two-year-old Katie Sowden from Paignton in Devon is drawing attention to the benefits of art for young people with mental health conditions, encouraging those with the illnesses to express themselves creatively.

Art is Therapy Posters

Twenty-two-year-old Katie Sowden from Paignton in Devon is drawing attention to the benefits of art for young people with mental health conditions, encouraging those with the illnesses to express themselves creatively.

Issues: Mind

A 22-year-old woman from north-east Scotland, whose childhood was scarred by a drug-dependent and violent father, is encouraging children of addicted parents to speak out. 'Lucy' has helped create a leaflet to inform teachers and other professionals about some of the signs of child neglect and domestic abuse to spot.

A Lost Childhood Leaflet

A 22-year-old woman from north-east Scotland, whose childhood was scarred by a drug-dependent and violent father, is encouraging children of addicted parents to speak out. 'Lucy' has helped create a leaflet to inform teachers and other professionals about some of the signs of child neglect and domestic abuse to spot.

Issues: Drugs, Abuse

A team of Fixers from Kent, led by Holly Pace, have helped create a poster campaign urging people not to treat those with disabilities differently.

Just Like You Posters

A team of Fixers from Kent, led by Holly Pace, have helped create a poster campaign urging people not to treat those with disabilities differently.

Issues: Prejudice

A group of Cumbernauld Fixers, led by 18-year-old Lizzie Clark, are tired of being labelled as troublemakers and hope their poster campaign redresses negative youth stereotypes.

Lose the Labels Poster

A group of Cumbernauld Fixers, led by 18-year-old Lizzie Clark, are tired of being labelled as troublemakers and hope their poster campaign redresses negative youth stereotypes.

Issues: Prejudice

Conrad Tokarczyk from Ruislip wants more London Underground stations to be made step-free. The 25-year-old Fixer, who uses a wheelchair, has helped create this leaflet to call for improved accessibility on the tube for those with disabilities.

Promoting Tube Accessibility Leaflet

Conrad Tokarczyk from Ruislip wants more London Underground stations to be made step-free. The 25-year-old Fixer, who uses a wheelchair, has helped create this leaflet to call for improved accessibility on the tube for those with disabilities.

Issues: Work+Play

Feeling that asexuality is often misunderstood, Josh Scott (18) from Brighton is raising awareness about a topic that has only recently become a focus of study.

Asexual Pride Booklet

Feeling that asexuality is often misunderstood, Josh Scott (18) from Brighton is raising awareness about a topic that has only recently become a focus of study.

Issues: Relating

Mum-of-two Lauryn Breslan from Newton Abbot in Devon had her first child when she was 17 and wants to teach teenagers the realities of being a young parent. Now 21, she’s created this flyer with the help of Fixers and the rest of her team, to distribute at workshops they're running in schools.

Young Parent Job Requirements Flyer

Mum-of-two Lauryn Breslan from Newton Abbot in Devon had her first child when she was 17 and wants to teach teenagers the realities of being a young parent. Now 21, she’s created this flyer with the help of Fixers and the rest of her team, to distribute at workshops they're running in schools.

Issues: Home

After one of their friends had their drink spiked and another was attacked, a team of Fixers from Newry in County Down want to help young people stay safe on nights out. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this poster campaign to warn of the dangers of excessive drinking.

Safe Night Out Poster 3

After one of their friends had their drink spiked and another was attacked, a team of Fixers from Newry in County Down want to help young people stay safe on nights out. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this poster campaign to warn of the dangers of excessive drinking.

Issues: Safety

After one of their friends had their drink spiked and another was attacked, a team of Fixers from Newry in County Down want to help young people stay safe on nights out. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this poster campaign to warn of the dangers of excessive drinking.

Safe Night Out Poster 2

After one of their friends had their drink spiked and another was attacked, a team of Fixers from Newry in County Down want to help young people stay safe on nights out. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this poster campaign to warn of the dangers of excessive drinking.

Issues: Safety

After one of their friends had their drink spiked and another was attacked, a team of Fixers from Newry in County Down want to help young people stay safe on nights out. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this poster campaign to warn of the dangers of excessive drinking.

Safe Night Out Poster 1

After one of their friends had their drink spiked and another was attacked, a team of Fixers from Newry in County Down want to help young people stay safe on nights out. With Fixers, they’ve helped create this poster campaign to warn of the dangers of excessive drinking.

Issues: Safety

Moira Hickson is encouraging young people to speak openly about the topic of bereavement. Understanding the difficulties of dealing with grief alone, the 24-year-old from Norwich has created a booklet with the help of Fixers to provide support to other young people coping with the loss of a loved one.

You're Not Alone

Moira Hickson is encouraging young people to speak openly about the topic of bereavement. Understanding the difficulties of dealing with grief alone, the 24-year-old from Norwich has created a booklet with the help of Fixers to provide support to other young people coping with the loss of a loved one.

Issues: Relating

Sereena Scott (19) and her team want people to show more respect to those who have learning difficulties. The group from County Derry/Londonderry have helped design a poster campaign urging people to treat others as they would like to be treated themselves.

Respect Poster

Sereena Scott (19) and her team want people to show more respect to those who have learning difficulties. The group from County Derry/Londonderry have helped design a poster campaign urging people to treat others as they would like to be treated themselves.

Issues: Prejudice

Having experienced diabulimia, Lucy Travers (24) and Alice Flower (22) from Norwich want improved treatment for others with the condition. With Fixers, they’ve created this booklet to encourage better communication between medical professionals, including GPs, diabetes experts and eating disorder specialists.

Diabetes and Eating Disorders Booklet

Having experienced diabulimia, Lucy Travers (24) and Alice Flower (22) from Norwich want improved treatment for others with the condition. With Fixers, they’ve created this booklet to encourage better communication between medical professionals, including GPs, diabetes experts and eating disorder specialists.

Issues: Body, Mind

Sophie Lejeune (22) is concerned that young people taking on parenthood shy away from support services and groups. This leaflet aims to provide helpful information for young parents living in Shiregreen.

Young Parents Together Leaflet

Sophie Lejeune (22) is concerned that young people taking on parenthood shy away from support services and groups. This leaflet aims to provide helpful information for young parents living in Shiregreen.

Issues: Home

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Bristol Fixer Imogen Smith, 22, has created a website with Fixers to break down the misconceptions and stigma attached to self-harm. The website offers information and action plans for family, friends, teachers and professionals, so they each know the role they can play in helping someone who is harming themselves.

Self Harm Organisation

Bristol Fixer Imogen Smith, 22, has created a website with Fixers to break down the misconceptions and stigma attached to self-harm. The website offers information and action plans for family, friends, teachers and professionals, so they each know the role they can play in helping someone who is harming themselves.

Issues: Mind

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Issues: Mind

After developing an eating disorder in his teens, Brighton Fixer Sam Thomas, 21, wants to raise awareness about such conditions in men. With the help of Fixers, he has created the website called 'Men Get Eating Disorders Too' to help other male sufferers, so they can seek the support and help they need.

Men Get Eating Disorders Too

After developing an eating disorder in his teens, Brighton Fixer Sam Thomas, 21, wants to raise awareness about such conditions in men. With the help of Fixers, he has created the website called 'Men Get Eating Disorders Too' to help other male sufferers, so they can seek the support and help they need.

Issues: Mind

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