A text message sent by a PA working for Sheffield City Council which informed a young person that they “have been asked to close all our young people aged over 21” was shared last week on Twitter.
It added that the decision was due to a “large waiting list of 16+” needing support.
Very concerned that a care leaver I work with has been sent this by their PA today, as far as I know this is not allowed? They are under 25! @AdviserCare ? pic.twitter.com/Xeut2i7mYw
Care leavers aged 21 to 25 are entitled to support from a personal advisor to help them transition into adulthood under section 3 of the Children and Social Work Act 2017.
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