WILTSHIRE: Foster parents are needed to offer a safe and loving home to children in Wiltshire. The county has 434 children in its care; 77 per cent of them are currently being looked after in foster care. Although 225 foster families care for 226 of Wiltshire’s children more are needed.

Anyone interested in becoming a foster carer should call 0800 169 6321 or email the fostering team at fostering@wiltshire.gov.uk. More information can be found at www.wiltshire.gov.uk/fostering.