The collapse of Britain’s biggest investigation into elderly care home neglect has prompted calls for a reform of the law. Former care minister, Paul Burstow wants a new offence of

A CARE worker has been told to expect jail after neglecting an 84-year-old woman with dementia by leaving her partially submerged in a bath. The woman’s health has “significantly deteriorated”

Disabled people and their families gathered with union workers yesterday to protest against the “dishonest” behaviour of Your Choice Barnet. John Sullivan, 70, whose daughter Susan suffers from severe learning

Spending on health and social care agency staff and flexible workers has increased by 22% over the last five years, according to new research. A report published today by Laing

One hundred unemployed young people will have the opportunity to study for a career in social care thanks to the continuation of a training initiative run by Barnsley Council. The

Two years after abuse at a private hospital was exposed, charities want more action to help those affected. Eleven care workers admitted a total of 38 charges after they were

An independent health watchdog has taken enforcement action against a care home to “protect the health, safety and welfare” of its residents. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) yesterday published its

Department of Health training blueprint promises to give NHS education unprecedented focus and importance At least half the number of medical students must go on to become GPs, and much

A man has been charged with the murder of a care home worker who was found dead at her home in West Sussex. The body of 44-year-old Debbie Levey was

Former council bosses who failed to act to stop young people being sexually exploited may never face any action against them. Current Rochdale council chief executive Jim Taylor said while