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There's a lot of stigma': why do so few care leavers go to university? | Universities | The Guardian

Rachel Hall

2018

An article covering the "new care leaver covenant' to make the transition into independence easier for Care Experienced People in the UK.

Children and young people in social care, and those who have left, are often subject to stigmatisation and discrimination. Being stigmatised and discriminated against can impact negatively on mental health and wellbeing not only during the care experience but often for many years after too. The project aims to contribute towards changing community attitudes towards care experienced people as a group. See glossary HERE

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