Families referred to social services due to poverty growing, social workers say
An exclusive survey by ITV News and the Social Worker's Union found 80% of social workers said referrals relating to poverty has risen in the past three years
An exclusive survey by ITV News and the Social Worker's Union found 80% of social workers said referrals relating to poverty has risen in the past three years
ITV News' Investigations Editor Daniel Hewitt reports on the challenges facing children's social services, as the cost of living crisis further impact families.
Some children need to be placed in care for their own safety, but all too often they are moved large distances, in what is seen as a symptom of a broken system.