Closure of care home beds across Birmingham did not have a negative impact on the majority of older people affected, according to research in which 77 per cent of respondents suggested that life had got better or stayed the same as a result of their “resettlement”.

Many believe social care is in crisis. Councils are struggling to keep pace with rising demand and the squeeze on their funds.

CORNWALL COUNCIL has raised concerns about the number of inspectors checking care homes and hospitals in the county.

The government has made a hash of its promise to reform social care for older people. After Andrew Dilnot’s report, which recommended capping the cost of care, and calculated how much it would cost the government to pick up the rest of the bill, Westminster went into a tailspin.

YouGov survey of women in London reveals extent of harassment – prompting calls for public awareness campaign

Elderly people in Britain feel more isolated, have fewer opportunities to socialise and are more likely to be caught in poverty than in many other countries, according to polling from across the EU.

Manchester has more children in care than any where in the country. The city’s social services were last year responsible for 1,385 youngsters aged up to 18.

Children are almost 13 times more likely to be taken into care in some parts of the country than others, official figures show.

Older and disabled people can now avoid the cowboys and find care firms they can trust to provide support at home thanks to a Surrey County Council scheme.

Changes to improve protection for children need to happen faster, a Government-appointed expert said today.