People are being urged to reach out and seek help if they are struggling.

The family resource centre workers says there's a major problems with children as young as 12 becoming addicted to vaping products

Prices for child care services have dropped locally over the last 4 years.

Ann feels her son is regressing because he has been waiting for follow up services for so long.

A local GP says any delay can have very significant effects on children.

Locals say the issue means many households cannot flush their toilets for fear of overflows.

Many are travelling long distances to school.

The inspection took place last year across services in the midlands.