Care Leavers in England Face 'Catastrophic' Consequences with Higher Death Rates

Young adults who have left care have a death rate around four times higher than the general population, a new review, external shows. Often left alone "with no safety net," the report says the consequences can be catastrophic. On turning 18, people leaving care in England often lose "significant levers of support", the Government-commissioned report concluded, as it warned the so-called "care cliff" must be addressed. [...] If you've been affected by the issues in this story, you can find information, advice and support from the BBC's Action Line. Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit samaritans.org in the UK.