Basic income for care leavers in Wales to be rolled out in ‘radical experiment’

Basic income for care leavers in Wales to be rolled out in 'radical experiment'

ITV News Reporter Rhys Williams explains what the basic income pilot means for young care leavers in Wales

For most of us turning 18 is an exciting prospect. But for those in the care system like Rhian Thomas, from Carmarthenshire, it can be a frightening one. When Rhian became an adult she struggled with the financial burden and ended up homeless, something she says happens to many leaving care.

This is why the Welsh government has chosen to use this vulnerable group as part of its Basic Income Pilot.From the end of this week, more than 500 people leaving care […]

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