This is Sue, again. Karen (Karen) & I want to thank you for all your support & tributes to Ian over the past month. Thanks also to all who came yesterday & to all who've donated to Pure Insight. We've been overwhelmed, in a good way, by your kindness & generosity. x

Four years ago I sat on the BBC Breakfast sofa with Remembering Ian Dickson as we reflected on the The Care Experienced Conference Today we celebrate Ian’s life and achievements and say our final goodbyes. You are and will be so missed Ian. Thank you for your dedication for changing things for Care Leavers.

This is Sue, Ian's wife. I heartbroken to tell you that Ian passed away today with Karen and I at his side. We will love and miss him always.

Remembering Ian Dickson Article 39 I was so pleased to read this and learn all about your life. Thanks for sharing and I'm so sorry you won't be here for much longer. Susanna

Utterly beautiful. Thank you Remembering Ian Dickson Humbled to be able to share a profession with you.

Remembering Ian Dickson Article 39 Sue Dickson 💙 As a care experienced adult I felt reassurance that my experience would not be so easily repeated in today's system because there are social workers like you to ensure the children receive CARE, I am sure that because of you and your work many do so, thank you for being that hope

“Obviously what you’d want to give a child in care is a very stable loving experience where they are surrounded by love and warmth and all their practical and emotional needs are met.”

Thank you Remembering Ian Dickson for an inspirational lifetime of work

Remembering Ian Dickson Article 39 Sue Dickson 💙 Ian, this is devastating news & I am so, so sorry to hear this. Your work for children in care & care leavers has been inspirational & life-changing for so many people who are affected by/ working in/ working to change the system. You’ve built a ladder to the stars for so many.❤️

There’s not a lot of ppl out there who dedicate their lives to positive change but Remembering Ian Dickson is one of them. You will always been an inspiration, with your kind heart, dedication and love. Your grace is an inspiration. 🥰✨ I hope your Christmas has been restful 🎄

Took time out to read this this morning, quietly with time to reflect.
From the interactions we’ve had on twitter,I’ve always taken note of Remembering Ian Dickson words,thoughts & views.
This was a very moving insight of your lived experience & will stay with me.

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Remembering Ian Dickson Article 39 Sue Dickson 💙 I’m sorry to read this Ian. I have followed you since I first worked with a charity that supports and guides care leavers and learned a lot from your tweets. I hope your onward journey is as comfortable as it can be 🧡

Remembering Ian Dickson Article 39 Sue Dickson 💙 Ian you have been a force for love and kindness in an often soulless system. I know you are surrounded by love now. You will leave an amazing legacy in your work but most of all in your wonderful family and those special grandchildren. I have learnt so much from you. Thank you.

Remembering Ian Dickson Article 39 Sue Dickson 💙 I hope the door closes as gently as it possibly can Ian, surrounded by ur gorgeous family. What you leave in the room that is this earth is a legacy of love, care & a body of work to improve the life’s of those that walk the same road you have walked along. All my love Ian. Xxx

Article 39 Remembering Ian Dickson Sue Dickson 💙 Met Ian & Sue at Liverpool conference 2019 made me feel very welcome
Thankyou for sharing account of your childhood & life’s passion & commitment to children in the system
Huge respect
Wish there were social workers or SW educators like yourself in Australia Australian Social Work

Remembering Ian Dickson Jayne Elsden Article 39 Sue Dickson 💙 I am sorry to hear we are going to lose you Ian you have been such a force for good and for ethical practice embedded in your love of young people. We have never met but I am sure your love for your children and grandchildren will live on. Keep raging

Remembering Ian Dickson Article 39 Sue Dickson 💙 All my love to you and your family Ian. Your message will not be forgotten, you have had the conviction to speak up and out, and so many of us are thankful for that. May your journey be peaceful and full of love x

Remembering Ian Dickson Article 39 Sue Dickson 💙 We never met, Ian. But what a legacy you leave. Rest well.