CAMPAIGNERS in Yorkshire have forced a debate on controversial social care changes after collecting more than 8,000 signatures. Trade unionists organised a petition against Kirklees Council’s plan to privatise some

A care home has been so successful in helping to lead the way in reducing the use of anti-psychotic medication used to treat people with dementia that none of its

The Charity Commission has reversed its decision to not re-register a former charitable building in north-west England after an appeal to the charity tribunal by a social care charity for

IT’S a modern housing development that will provide round-the-clock care for pensioners and adults with disabilities. Now community leaders have come together to celebrate the opening of a showhome at

The number of people aged 65 and over living in rural areas with social care needs is projected to increase by 70 per cent over the next 16 years. The

Presenting an honest picture of what we do is essential for countering media negativity and restoring public confidence Whenever social media is discussed in the context of social work, it

The Carers Trust have launched a new resource aimed at Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) to ensure that support for carers is prioritised. The guidance, Commissioning for Carers: Key Principles for

There have been 959 referrals in a year to children’s social care, a Tynwald committee heard. The Social Affairs policy review committee heard evidence from Social Care Minister Chris Robertshaw

More than 50,000 extra people could demand social care assessments from councils in 2016 when a £72,000 cap on care costs is introduced, according to Department of Health figures. The

Serco may be among firms bidding for contracts as Labour show concern over removal of checks that safeguard standards The government is planning to allow outsourcing firms to bid for