Togetherforchildren Reviews 3

TrustScore 3 out of 5

2.8

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Corruption at its core

Dealing with social services has been one of the most disheartening and appalling experiences I’ve ever encountered. What should be an organization built to protect and support people in their most vulnerable moments instead feels like a system riddled with liars, corrupt practices, and constant manipulations that leave families broken and trust completely eroded.

From the very beginning, the lack of transparency is glaring. Promises are made that never materialize, phone calls go unanswered, and paperwork is mysteriously “lost” or carefully crafted lies, at the exact moment when it matters most. Their so-called “assessments” often feel less like objective evaluations and more like manipulations designed to push a predetermined outcome. It’s as if the truth is secondary to whatever narrative best serves their agenda.

What’s most appalling is the blatant disregard for the human lives affected by their decisions. Families are torn apart based on half-truths, selective reporting, and in some cases outright fabrications. When confronted, the staff rarely take responsibility. Instead, they deflect blame, hide behind policy jargon, and insist they are “just following procedures.” It’s a cycle of dishonesty that shields them from accountability while leaving those they are meant to help powerless.

The corrupt nature of the system becomes even clearer when you see how inconsistently rules are applied. Some people are overlooked entirely, slipping through the cracks with no support, while others are scrutinized to an absurd degree. It doesn’t feel like justice or fairness—it feels like a lottery where bias, politics, and internal manipulations determine who suffers and who gets assistance.

At the core of it all is a devastating truth: the very institution that is supposed to safeguard dignity and provide protection often becomes a source of trauma and despair. It’s not just inefficient; it’s actively harmful. To call this appalling is an understatement—it’s a betrayal of trust on the deepest level.

This organization has proven time and again that they are nothing more than liars wrapped in a façade of professionalism. What struck me most is the sheer level of corrupt behavior that seems to seep into every interaction, broken promises, or blatant dishonesty. Their manipulations are subtle at first—clever wording, misleading claims, and carefully crafted half-truths—but the deeper you get, the more appalling the reality becomes.

It’s not just one incident or a single bad experience; it’s a consistent pattern. They thrive on exploiting trust, bending facts to suit their agenda, and making you feel as though you’re the problem for even daring to question them. The manipulation is layered, designed to confuse, silence, and corner you until you either give up or submit.

What makes this truly appalling is how normalized their behavior has become within their circle. Rather than addressing concerns, they deflect, deny, or outright fabricate excuses. Accountability doesn’t exist here—it’s a foreign concept to them. Every complaint is brushed off, every failure is hidden behind a wall of false promises.

If there’s one word to summarize the experience, it’s betrayal. People approach them with good faith, only to be met with corruption dressed as competence. I cannot emphasize enough how destructive and toxic their practices are. Stay cautious, and if possible, stay away entirely. Question everything and record everything.

Complaints fall on deaf ears and the corruption is unbelievable

Word of advice !

July 18, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BREAKING THE LAW & HARMING CHILDREN.

WHERE DO WE START WITH THESE PEOPLE.
TRY
Lying in case files.
Lying on Oath in the family court.
setting parents up to lose their children.
Colluding with other dept's against parents.
Unlawfully obtaining S20 agreements to take children into care.
Spying on parents & children in contact centres with secret cameras.
Social workers accusing parents of things they havnt done.
labelling parents.
intimidating parents in meetings.
withholding vital information that could help a child.
moving children to another school without permission.
Council 3 stage complaints dept rigged to protect social workers.
Cyps & Nyas referrals blocked by social workers.
Viewpoint reports of childs wishes and feelings withheld.
FOi requests denied.
colluding with a stage 2 investigator.
Falsifying school wellbeing statements re a child in care.
Falsifing Police information in parent assessment.
Denying a child in care the right to an independent advocate.
Subject Access Request ( SAR ) 70% blacked out.
Colluding with a foster carer to stop contact with children.
colluding with the mental health charity Place2be to withhold vital information about our Son that could have helped his welbeing.
Lying to the LGO by erasing incriminating information from a supposed Police document.
Framing my 78yr old father with false allegation of assault to stop the contact with his grandson.
Council contact workers accusing parents of things they havnt done.

The list goes on and on. i will add more as it comes to mind.

July 6, 2020
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