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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Storm Newton

Youngsters on mental health wards face ‘cliff edge of support’ at 18 – study

Some young people found themselves being moved out of places of care on their 18th birthday (Gareth Fuller/PA) - (PA Wire)

Some young people receiving mental health care in hospital are being moved to settings like bed and breakfast hostels and caravans on holiday sites when they turn 18, an investigation has found.

Others admitted to hiding how unwell they were as they would rather “get out than go to an adult ward”.

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