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Zoe Baker, Lecturer in Education, University of Sheffield

The many ways young care leavers are being failed by society – expert panel

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Care leavers in England aged 18-24 are dying at three times the rate of their peers, according to a recent report. From mental health support shortcomings to the lack of a housing safety net, our experts examine the struggles these young people face – and what is needed to help them.

A mental health cut-off

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