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The Government must introduce a dedicated, trauma-informed health pathway for all those affected by historical...

Recommendation
The Government must introduce a dedicated, trauma-informed health pathway for all those affected by historical forced adoption. This should include improved access to specialist psychological support for birth mothers and adult adoptees, national clinical guidance recognising the heightened prevalence of complex PTSD and suicide risk in these groups, and consistent provision across England through a single national service specification. (Recommendation, Paragraph 78)
Addressee Bodies
Department for Education
Timeline
Recommendation age 0.2 yrs
Report published 27 Mar 2026