Social services5 days ago'This wasn't our crime': Parental imprisonment and the children left behindWoman's Hour on Radio 4 has spoken to those affected by a parent being sent to prison. 5 days agoUK16 Oct 2024Woman who starved to death was unlawfully killedA coroner says Debbie Leitch died from the effects of her severely emaciated and neglected state.16 Oct 2024Lancashire2 Oct 2024'Better training needed' after death of womanA report says the woman in her 80s died after her son did not seek medical help after an accident.2 Oct 2024Somerset3 Sep 2024Families not getting enough help before crisis point, charities warnThe number of children in care doubled in the past 12 years with cuts partly to blame, a report finds.3 Sep 2024Politics29 Aug 2024Some children still failed by council - OfstedOfsted highlights concerns with Cheshire West and Chester's children's services after review. 29 Aug 2024England25 Aug 2024Allsopp felt 'sick' after social services referralThe broadcaster was contacted after revealing she let her 15-year-old son go inter-railing around Europe. 25 Aug 202422 Aug 2024Digital memory boxes introduced for children in careThe digital tool is being used to help young people in care in Blackpool keep hold of memories.22 Aug 2024Lancashire24 Jun 2024'My kids are in care, don’t judge me'The number of children in care is rising, but one council is doing things differently.24 Jun 2024Wales22 Jun 2024Why aren't politicians talking about social care? In England, the care system is struggling but the main parties have steered away from detailed plans. 22 Jun 2024BBC InDepth