Social services2 days agoMum who killed toddler after court order is jailedOakley Barnett's father says he is "heartbroken and devastated" by the death of his young son.2 days ago3 days agoFundraisers thanked for girl's stem cell supportNaomi thanks the community who have raised enough money to send Margo for stem cell treatment.3 days ago6 days agoBoy killed by mum was under watch of social teamsAuthorities are reviewing potential failures surrounding the murder of 14-month-old Oakley Barnett.6 days ago8 Mar 2026Future of social services 'at risk' due to £69m council overspendThe Welsh Local Government Association warns that without long-term investment, essential social care would become harder to sustain.8 Mar 202624 Feb 2026Family of toddler murdered by grandparents say review delay is 'another failure'Ethan Ives-Griffiths' paternal grandmother says the public deserves clear answers "about what went wrong". 24 Feb 202612 Jan 2026Progress for council in wake of 2020 Arthur deathPreviously under-fire children's services in Solihull have been rated good by Ofsted inspectors.12 Jan 20268 Jan 2026Paedophile left to babysit children, review findsChecks revealed the man had been released from a 13-year prison sentence in 2022.8 Jan 202617 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 2025...
