Special Care System Review Shows Beds and Staffing Crisis

Special care system review shows beds and staffing crisis

A review of the special care system for children aged between 11 and 17 years old has found it is in crisis with critical bed shortages and staffing difficulties.

‘Crisis’ in special care leading to children being held for two years in placements

A “crisis” in special care has led to children being left in placements for two years, as what should be a short term arrangement drifted into “a de facto placement” for vulnerable teenagers.