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Young people in care are calling for improved health advice. A survey of around 100 looked-after children by the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) found many were unhappy with the support offered to them and felt too much pressure was placed on carers to provide health advice.
Instead, young people preferred to talk to their own family members or peers. The report found peer groups would be particularly effective for talking about sexual health and so recommends the creation of looked-after children peer groups to discuss health issues, as well as the recruitment of children in care as volunteer mentors.
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