Some of the most vulnerable children in society are neglected and abused in the one place they are supposed to be protected, by Floella Benjamin

A powerful paedophile network may have operated in Britain protected by its connections to Parliament and Downing Street, a senior Labour politician suggested yesterday.

Two of Sheffield’s three dementia support centres may be closed. Councillors will be asked to consider closing the Norbury Centre in Fir Vale and Bole Hill View in Crookes.

Teachers report more children turning up for school hungry and unready to learn, by Lisa Nandy

Children often use a social worker’s car to disclose personal troubles because it is truly private, by Harry Ferguson    

Pensioners are “in limbo” and face being stripped of their assets because ministers are failing to tackle the funding crisis in elderly care, a report warns.

A CHILDCARE charity for vulnerable youngsters may close by Christmas after funding was declined by the county council.

Demand for services for older people means the social care sector is growing, but how will it cope with the challenges of recruitment, funding and regulation? David Brindle reports

The number of sexual abuse victims calling charity helplines has increased in the wake of the Jimmy Savile scandal, the charities say.

A scheme being piloted in Leeds could transform the way older people are supported – and save money – by encouraging investment in the community. Ian Wylie visits the city to find out more about the project