Cost of children’s homes doubles but care can be poor, says report

BBC News on HealthCost of children’s homes doubles but care can be poor, says report

Huge sums spent on children’s residential care in England do not represent value for money, says spending watchdog.

September 12, 2025/by BBC News

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