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

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

Young people who sustain brain injuries are more likely to commit crimes and end up in prison, research suggests.

Last year’s Winterbourne View abuse scandal wrecked the private care group’s reputation, but a business turnaround specialist it brought in reckons things have changed

THE way drug and alcohol problems are dealt with in Gloucestershire could change if new service providers are taken on.

The last two council care homes in Peterborough are likely to be closed despite a prolonged fight to save them.

Wirral Council’s cabinet member for adult social care has resigned due to ill health. Councillor Anne McArdle has stepped down from the role she has held since May of this year.