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22 October 2026

Children in care are at high risk of suicide but national data is patchy

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Children in care are at high risk of suicide but national data is patchy

Experts say national data gaps in tracking suicides in out-of-home care mean prevention efforts are falling short, despite children in care being at higher risk.

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