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UK government review links care leaver mortality to systemic support withdrawal at age 18

A government-commissioned review identifies a mortality rate three to four times higher among care leavers in England compared to the general population. The report attributes these deaths to profound social isolation and a critical, abrupt cessation of state support services upon reaching age 18.

Guardian Worldabout 22 hours agoGBengCredibility 33%View source

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Mosaic Score5.8
Confidence0.9
Significance0.5
Source credibility0.3

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#social services#public health#mortality#youth welfare#uk policy

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England

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