BASW professional officer Joe Godden assesses the latest incarnation of the Dilnot report.

A NORTH Somerset childminder has been charged with raping a young girl and making indecent images of children.

A Care Quality Commision (CQC) report has shown that seven home-care services in the Yorkshire and Humber are failing to meet quality and safety standards.

Jo Cleary’s appointment may be controversial, but she is determined to raise morale and help members find a stronger voice

A Norfolk charity which provides a lifeline for young people and adults with disabilities is having to cut its services and axe staff because of funding cuts.

More than a quarter of agencies caring for elderly people in their own homes are failing to meet basic standards, inspectors have found.

Without an injection of cash and care, argues Julia Unwin, we’ll continue to house older people in hospitals.

A Coronation Street storyline is highlighting a serious issue for adopted children and their families in the age of social media

Jeremy Hunt says he wants UK to be among first nations where people don’t need to sell their home to pay for care

The standard of care at four Calderdale residential homes has been slammed in new inspections by the industry watchdog.