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Here care experienced young people share their experiences of losing support – either at 25 or at a younger age - and young people who will be losing support soon share their worries and concerns. This page provides information on how they managed and advice they have for others.

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Meet Kim

Being care experienced does not just stop at 25, so why should the support stop at 25?

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Kim

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I got a text saying 'I have been advised that as you have finished university that the support will cease'
Read Isabelle's Story
I remember my first flat was a half way house and I remember feeling so alone
Read Scarlett's Story
It was financially very difficult and without the traditional family setting to get help from “mum and dad”
Read Jamie's Story
Harry
I am currently unaware of when the support stops and what the transition period begins
Read Harry's Story
Elle
I have my foster family who I know are always available if I need advice and help
Read Elle's Story
Jasmin
I know I’m not the only one who has [continued in education] to avoid losing the support
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Kim
Being care experienced does not just stop at 25, so why should the support stop at 25?
Read Kim's Story
David
21 is far too young to cut people off and that even by 25 I wasn't quite ready to be alone and self sufficient
Read David's Story
Louise
I don't have anyone fighting my corner in regards to getting the right mental health support
Read Louise's Story
Ben
I thought it would all be okay in the end-and it was
Read Ben's Story
Rona
They had abandoned me at a time when I really could have done with a bit of support
Read Rona's Story
Danni
My birthday feels like a countdown to having all of my support cut
Read Danni's Story