Disability, disparity and demand: an analysis of the numbers and experiences of children in care and care leavers with a disability or long-term health conditions

01 Oct 24

This insight paper looks at what we do, and importantly do not know about children in and leaving care with a disability or long-term health condition in England.

It brings together findings from:

1. a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to local authorities,
2. learning on disability from the Bright Spots Programme including surveys with
   over 8,000 young people in and leaving care and
3. workshops with young people and leaving care professionals

The report identifies and illuminates key disparities in understanding, measuring and recognition of disability as well as significant local variations.

Read the full report (PDF)

Read a summary of the findings and recommendations (PDF)

Read our graphic presentation (PDF)

Read Natasha’s blog post about why the report needs to be shared widely