James Stokes is one of 19 care leavers employed by Birmingham Children's Hospital trust.
By Giles LatchamA Birmingham man says growing up in care has helped him in his job checking the wellbeing of hospital staff.
The NHS is one of several organisations to join a government scheme which secures jobs for care leavers. He was in the care system from 11 to 18, but earlier this year visited Downing Street to help promote the work of the government scheme.National Care Leavers week, from 25 October to 1 November, aims to highlight and celebrate the skills of young people aged over 16 and leaving local authority care.
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