London is slow to embrace the Care Matters reforms.

The article reports on a survey conducted by the London Councils concerning the condition of the children's care reforms in London, England. According to the survey, the Care Matters Partnership Ltd. are lagging behind on their commitment to improve the lives of children in care in 2007. The Department for Children, Schools and Families found out that wide variations between the Care Matters and the councils still exist while improvement in procedures could be identified in places.