Number of reports of looked after children and young people in receipt of Continuing Care or Aftercare deaths: FOI release

Information requested

The years of 2022, 2023 and 2024 inclusive, and for the 12-month period 1 October 2023 – 30 September 2024, how many times have local authorities notified the Scottish Government of the death of:

A looked after child A care leaver

Response

The answer to your question is

2022 - 9

2023 - 18

2024 - 7

For the 12 month period 1 October 2023 – 30 September 2024 - 8

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