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A service for children in care, living away from home, with a social worker and care leavers
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I recently just turned 25 despite I’m in a good position and happy with where I am in life, mentally it feels like I’ve lost part of my support mechanism.

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I got a text saying 'I have been advised that as you have finished university that the support will cease'
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