Review use of the '"Child in Need" label by social workers & local authorities
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closedDepartment of Health and Social CareOpened 2 October 2025Closed 2 April 2026
Background
We think the government should have a full, urgent review of how safeguarding applies to disabled children. We want respect and compassion for parent carers doing their best under impossible circumstances.
Additional details
We also want: - Clear differentiation between "Child in Need" (CIN) due to disability and CIN due to harm. - Recognition of systemic and institutional failures as potential safeguarding concerns.
Where it’s popular
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Source: UK Government & Parliament Petitions service. Petition ID: 738457.