Sky News(@SkyNews):112 care leavers aged 18 to 24 died last year, according to a government-commissioned review – that's three to four times the rate of their peers. Sky’s @NickMartinSKY has been following the journeys of people leaving the care system for many years. Joining @skynewsniall, he tells us about the challenges young people face when leaving care and shares the stories of those with first-hand experience of living in care and what changes could help them when leaving the system. Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit https://t.co/9NySgYkJvD in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK. Listen to This Is Why:

2026.08.25 20:01

112 care leavers aged 18 to 24 died last year, according to a government-commissioned review – that's three to four times the rate of their peers. Sky’s @NickMartinSKY has been following the journeys of people leaving the care system for many years. Joining @skynewsniall, he tells us about the challenges young people face when leaving care and shares the stories of those with first-hand experience of living in care and what changes could help them when leaving the system. Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for free on 116 123 or visit in the UK. In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK. Listen to This Is Why: