Care applications surge by 14 per cent to new record high

Neil Puffett
Wednesday, April 12, 2017

The number of applications for children to be taken into care have hit a new record level, official figures have confirmed.

During 2016/17 there were a total of 14,544 care applications. Illustration: Ben Tallon
During 2016/17 there were a total of 14,544 care applications. Illustration: Ben Tallon

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