This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government
Rejected petition Children in care to be heard more and be entitled to a fair say in their lives
The careolution must start! children in care are neglected and are forgotten under the state. The systematic system in place has caused a significant increase in mental health issues in young people. We deserve not to be forgotten about by professionals when they finish work.
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Research carried out in the UK and abroad shows that the mental health of looked after children is poorer than that of the general population. There have been at least 18 studies since 1954 that provide data on the prevalence of mental health and behavioural disorders, difficulties and problems in looked after children in the UK. The studies consistently show that these children have poorer mental than the rest of the population.and that (where comparisons have been made) the health of those in residential care is worse than that of children in foster care.
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Why was this petition rejected?
It’s not clear what the petition is asking the UK Government or Parliament to do.
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