Tristan was represented in London at a conference of the social-services leaders from the UK's overseas territories to discuss the safeguarding of children.

Tristan Representative attends FCO Child Protection Conference

Report from Tristan Government UK Representative Chris Carnegy

Tristan was represented in London at a conference of the social-services leaders from across the UK's overseas territories.

The three-day meeting at Lancaster House, running 1st to 3rd March 2016, studied the best ways to safeguard the well being of children.

Tristan is currently recruiting for its first dedicated social worker. UK Representative Chris Carnegy joined the gathering to learn from other OTs' experiences and report back to the island.

The conference was opened by OT minister James Duddridge, who joined delegates as the sessions got underway.
Tristan Government UK Representative Chris Carnegy with Falklands Director of Health and Social Services Ian Bainbridge during the final day of the Lancaster House conference on 3rd March.