Council to review special guardianship payments after ombudsman highlights error

Sian Hopkins
Thursday, February 22, 2024

Devon County Council has agreed to review how it calculated allowances given to nearly 300 families who look after children as special guardians, following an investigation by the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGO).

The council will recalculate payments for hundreds of families. Picture: Adobe Stock
The council will recalculate payments for hundreds of families. Picture: Adobe Stock

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