Katie Price heartbroken as she decides to put Harvey, 18, into permanent care

Katie Price has been left heartbroken after deciding to put eldest son Harvey into care now that he’s turned 18. 

Harvey was born with a series of genetic conditions and syndromes, and is autistic, partially blind, and has a series of learning and behavioural difficulties. 

Katie has been raising him with the help of respite care throughout his life, but as he reaches a more adult age, she’s decided to put him into a facility where he can learn to be more independent. 

The model and TV personality admitted her fears about letting him go, worrying that he will see her as ‘getting rid of him’ when that’s not the case. 

‘This is his chance to live an independent life, learn skills and socialise with people other than me,’ she told The Sun, explaining he could potentially live there until the age of 25. 

The facilities Katie has in mind allow Harvey to have his own kitchen, bedroom and bathroom, but also be surrounded by healthcare professionals that can handle his specific needs. 

This includes a swimming pool and specialists to help him control his weight, as he has Prader-Willi Syndrome, which in part leaves him feeling constantly hungry. 

Katie, who has four other children – Princess, Junior, Bunny and Jett – has added that over the past few months they’ve been trying to spend more time away from each other so he knows how to function without her. 

But when he calls and asks for her, she finds it difficult to say no. 

‘When he’s three hours away it will break my heart because I won’t be able to get there as I’ve got to juggle him with my other kids,’ she explained. 

‘The other kids are excited for him — they want to see what he can do. But I think they’ll find it hard when he’s not around on weekends.’ 

Katie and the family are still deciding on college facilities for Harvey, which has been made more difficult by the pandemic, but hope he can start his new school in September. 

A documentary tracking the difficult decision airs at the end of this month on BBC One.

Katie Price: Harvey and Me airs Monday 25th January at 8.30pm on BBC One.

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