This resource has been developed for National Independent Visitor Network (NIVN) members and other professionals who contribute to the provision of Independent Visitor (IV) services
Are you living in care?
Find out more about how an Independent Visitor (IV) can make a difference to your life.
Learn moreAre you living in care?
Find out more about how an Independent Visitor (IV) can make a difference to your life.
Learn moreCould you be an Independent Visitor (IV)?
Find out how you could make a positive difference to the life of a child or young person living in care.
Learn moreCould you be an Independent Visitor (IV)?
Find out how you could make a positive difference to the life of a child or young person living in care.
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Right Friend Campaign
Championing every care-experienced child’s right to an Independent Visitor Please sign up now to join our campaign: “ Having an Independent Visitor has been the
National Standards for the Provision of Independent Visitor Services
The National Independent Visitor Development Project has been working with IV services all over England and Wales to create the National IV Standards, which are

It’s great, he makes me feel comfortable, sometimes we talk about things that worry me, but most of the time we do fun things together and have a good laugh.
- Young person, Male