One-fifth of deaths of those in care occur at 18, in what experts call a ‘care cliff’, as vital support is lost

One-fifth of deaths of those in care occur at 18, in what experts call a ‘care cliff’, as vital support is lost

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 in support as they reach adulthood