Social services3 days agoPaedophile left to babysit children, review findsChecks revealed the man had been released from a 13-year prison sentence in 2022.3 days ago17 Dec 2025'Good' rating for city's adult social care serviceCQC has highlighted some improvements which are still needed for Plymouth City Council's service.17 Dec 202512 Dec 2025Hundreds tell BBC of adopted children's struggles amid calls for lifelong supportA charity says the system is “under severe strain” as parents recount addiction and mental health battles.12 Dec 202528 Nov 2025Parents threatened and blamed by authorities as 1,000 adopted children returned to careFamilies seeking help for their children’s complex needs describe threats of police action against them.28 Nov 20255 Nov 2025More children in care to live in 'family style' homesThree homes are to be adapted so children in care can benefit from "family-styled" houses.5 Nov 202522 Oct 2025Some are 'cross' about Rayner, says council leaderEleanor Wills, who leads Labour-run Tameside Council, says some are "crossed" with their local MP.22 Oct 20259 Aug 2025Teenager calls for 'amazing' families to foster "All a young person or a child needs is for one person to say: 'I understand you'," says Cora, 19. 9 Aug 202530 Jul 2025Ex-foster carers accuse council of 'deceiving' themA couple say they were not told information about some of the challenging children they looked after.30 Jul 202523 Jul 2025Children's services funding concerns as pilot endsDorset was one of three councils selected to design major reforms to children’s services.23 Jul 2025...
