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What should the government do to give care experienced young people the best possible future?

Children in care with complex medical needs are stuck in hospital

Press Notice: Children spending thousands of days stuck in hospital waiting for the right support to go home, as Children’s Commissioner warns of ‘hidden crisis’ in community and social care

Reflecting on the past year, and looking ahead to Dame Rachel’s final year as Children’s Commissioner

Statement from the Children’s Commissioner on extending free NHS services for care leavers

23 December 2025

Statement from the Children’s Commissioner on violence against women and girls (VAWG) strategy

18 December 2025

Statement from the Children’s Commissioner on new NHS support for child sexual abuse survivors

17 December 2025

Statement from the Children’s Commissioner on proposed amendment to the Assisted Dying Bill, extending the minimum age as drafted in this Bill from 18 to 25

14 November 2025

The Big Conversation: Period Poverty, reflections from a Youth Ambassador

17 October 2025

‘The government doesn’t know how many children miss out on education due to long-term illness’ – Bright Futures UK CEO Josh Pelled joins The Big Conversation

14 October 2025

The legacy of Covid on children and the task ahead

30 September 2025

A new youth advisory board to help shape the future of childhood

26 September 2025

An advice and assistance service for children in care, children living away from home, children with a social worker, and care leavers

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A voice for teenagers in care and care leavers, a place to share your stories, experiences and achievements and find useful life hacks