Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 38154

Children in Care: Mental Health Services

Tabled: 13 March 2025
Answered: 21 March 2025

Question

Damien Egan

LabourBristol North East

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of therapy services for children in care.

Answer

Janet Daby
Children in care and care leavers are significantly more likely to have poor mental health. The latest data shows that two thirds of children become looked after due to abuse or neglect and the department knows that care experienced adults are at four to ...

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