Council exposed looked after child to ‘significant harm’
A former looked after child told the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) that she suffered physical, sexual and emotional abuse while she was in foster care and council-run residential units.
Covid-19 places strain on people with long-term conditions
People living with long-term physical illnesses need more help and understanding from health professionals to support their mental health, according to a report by Centre for Mental Health and National Voices.