Young care leavers in England are dying at a far higher rate than other people their age due to isolation and a severe drop off in support from social services once they turn 18.
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Young care leavers in England are dying at a far higher rate than other people their age due to isolation and a severe drop off in support from social services once they turn 18.
That’s the conclusion of a government-commissioned review, which called it a ‘national tragedy.’
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Labour has launched an urgent review into the figures as an expert called for a statutory review of every death
A review found 112 care leavers aged 18 to 24 died in 2025 and are dying at a high rate, with young people facing a dramatic drop…
Research also shows teenagers in care are four times more likely to try to end their lives than peers with no care history
One-fifth of deaths of those in care occur at 18, in what experts call a ‘care cliff’, as vital support is lost
Figures gathered from children’s services and health trusts show 31 deaths were suicides, including six in under-18s
More than a million young people are not just unemployed, they aren't learning and if they claim benefits at 16 many are likely…
