Can an Australian idea provide a better local answer to transforming social care services? By Simon Duffy

As social care professionals from around the world gather next month in Stockholm, it’s time to consider the pressures they face. By Eva Holmberg-Herrström, David N Jones and Sven Hessle
 

The forthcoming world conference on social work and social policy will be an opportunity to share best practice globally, by Dr Rory Truell.

The appalling performance of Peterborough City Council’s children’s social care service over the past three years has been revealed.

Elderly are bearing the brunt of the cutbacks, new research finds

The UK’s “army of unpaid carers” is being “let down” by the failing social care system, campaigners warn.

Urgent steps on way to reduce number of young people going missing, as Whitehall officials promise rethink into role of homes

Report urges appointment of special cabinet minister and says ‘millions wasted’ through lack of proper treatment

Unison survey reveals day centres have closed in 57% of areas, as independent report calls for major cultural shift in elderly care

A hospice worker who threatened to sue a terminally ill patient who had alleged misconduct against him has been let off with a warning for his actions.