Health

This study looks at the issue of drug use in relation to young people leaving care click here to read the findings.

NLCAS briefing on mental health issues and care leavers is available here: mental health briefing.

Other references (not available here):

Broad, B. (2005) Improving the Health and Well-being of Young People Leaving Care. Russell House Publishing, Lyme Regis.

Corlyon, J and McGuire, C (1997) Young Parents in Public Care: Pregnancy and parenthood among young people looked after by local authorities. London: National Children’s Bureau.

Saunders, L. & Broad, B. (1997) Health Needs of Young People Leaving Care. De Montfort University, Leicester.

Wyler, S. (2001) Health of Young People Leaving Care. The Kings Fund, Oak Foundation, London.