The huge strain placed on social work services in Dumfries and Galloway during the pandemic is set to continue in its aftermath, the council’s social work boss has warned.
Lillian Cringles has given frequent updates about the increased workloads, staffing problems and financial shortfalls her department has faced because of the Covid crisis.
While restrictions across the country were eased this week, she insisted that the pressures of delivering key social work services, including foster care and looking after vulnerable adults, are not easing.
