Local councils are failing young people with autism by not providing adequate support to help with the transition from school to adult life, leaving many vulnerable and in some cases with mental health problems, a report published today claims.

Social workers in Sheffield have too many cases to handle and two thirds of them are inexperienced, an internal review has found.

Two of the social workers sacked by Haringey Council for their role in the Baby P case have had their social care register suspensions extended.

Three out of four carers have reached “breaking point” at some point due to the pressure of their role, according to a poll out today.

A vital service that supports more than 1,000 families affected by autism is under threat because of a funding crisis. For more than a decade family support officers Jo Blamires and Des Walker have been providing professional advice to parents of children, and adults, with autism and advocating their rights to education, health and social care services.
 

The Charity Commission has approved the sale of a care home to its finance manager at less than the property’s market value, despite complaints from local residents.