Petition · Department of Health and Social Care

Review and increase the amount of support care leavers get post-18

Closed 43 signatures

What the petition asks

We think the government needs to review and increase support measures currently in place for care leavers. Many of these young people do not have any family and have had little experience, which can make them vulnerable to things like criminal gangs and homelessness.
At least one third of care-leavers are reported to experience homelessness within the first two years of leaving care. We feel that this is why we need to take a stand. We are concerned that many people are leaving the care system and being left in the dark about the outside world, making it hard to get a job and earn money, which can lead to homelessness. We believe more needs to be done and the government needs to ensure they are provided with a clear pathway plan and support if needed.

Timeline

27 Feb 2025 Petition opened for signatures
27 Aug 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 43
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care
Opened 27 Feb 2025
Closed 27 Aug 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 20 Aug 2026.