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Fragmented services putting people at risk as demand rises, CQC warns

Mental Health

23/10/26

Fragmented services putting people at risk as demand rises, CQC warns

Adoption agencies warn of growing gap between children waiting and families available

Children's

22/10/26

Adoption agencies warn of growing gap between children waiting and families available

More than 1,000 autistic people left in mental health hospitals for over two years

Mental Health

19/10/26

More than 1,000 autistic people left in mental health hospitals for over two years

Kinship carers call for statutory paid leave as lack of support harms children

Children's

15/10/26

Kinship carers call for statutory paid leave as lack of support harms children

Social Work England pledges action against racial and religious discrimination

Children's, Adults'

13/10/26

Social Work England pledges action against racial and religious discrimination

Government pledges earlier mental health support without requiring diagnosis

Mental Health

09/10/26

Government pledges earlier mental health support without requiring diagnosis

Prime Minister backs suicide prevention training for social workers

Mental Health

23/10/26

Prime Minister backs suicide prevention training for social workers

Half of primary school teachers report a rise in safeguarding referrals linked to neglect

Children's

20/10/26

Half of primary school teachers report a rise in safeguarding referrals linked to neglect

Adult social work vacancies persist despite improvements in recruitment and retention

Adults'

16/10/26

Adult social work vacancies persist despite improvements in recruitment and retention

Target for 10,000 new foster care places achievable, but requires retention of current carers

Children's

14/10/26

Target for 10,000 new foster care places achievable, but requires retention of current carers

'National care service must be universal' as report exposes postcode lottery in access

Adults'

12/10/26

'National care service must be universal' as report exposes postcode lottery in access

Foster carers launch hair and skincare packs for Black children in care

Children's

08/10/26

Foster carers launch hair and skincare packs for Black children in care

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