Question reference: S6W-26327
- Asked by: Martin Whitfield, MSP for South Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 20 March 2024
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Current status: Answered by Natalie Don on 16 April 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many children and young people have died in the care of a Scottish local authority prior to their 18th birthday since 2018.
Answer
The Scottish Government is committed to ensuring that the tragic death of any looked after child or young person is accurately reported on and reviewed to improve services and ensure that children and young people are receiving the best care possible. A total of 49 children and young people have sadly died in the care of local authorities prior to their 18th birthday since 2018 to the present day. These figures include children and young people with complex/life limiting health conditions.