‘Inspirational’ care leaver achieves her dream of becoming a doctor
A care leaver who sat her first GCSE at the age of 35 has graduated as a doctor. Becs Bradford left school at 15 with no qualifications, but never lost
Read MoreA care leaver who sat her first GCSE at the age of 35 has graduated as a doctor. Becs Bradford left school at 15 with no qualifications, but never lost
Read MoreToo many young people in care are being “denied the opportunity to benefit” from programmes to ensure they have the right support network around them, a charity has said, despite
Read MoreEmotional scars associated with growing up in care are passed down through generations, according to a UK-first study. Care leavers were at greater risk of depression and anxiety, and their
Read MoreThe boss of the John Lewis Partnership has called on the Government to make being in care a protected characteristic, meaning it would be illegal to discriminate against them. Dame
Read MoreFurther support from the Government to help children leaving care has been welcomed but charities said more help is needed earlier otherwise “thousands more” children will end up in care.
Read MoreYoung people who have experienced care say they feel “shocked” and “angry” after the Welsh Government rejected their calls for a radical overhaul of the system. Dozens of care leavers,
Read MoreEfforts must be made to stop children being placed in care far from their local communities, a charity has urged after data suggested many are ending up miles away. Children
Read MoreOscar nominee and Bafta winner Barry Keoghan has been hailed as inspirational by young people who have been through the care system. The star of The Banshees of Inisherin (pictured),
Read MoreThousands of 16 to 20-year-olds are estranged from their parents or carers, leaving them vulnerable and struggling in poverty, a charity has said. There are around 150,000 young people in
Read MoreStudents who have been in care are not being given the right support when deciding on their options for higher education, a new report has found. Some 60% of “care-experienced”
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