Almost half of councils are not protecting adult social care from cuts, a survey conducted by the Local Government Association shows – a decision set to increase pressure on the National Health Service.

Norgove panel plans to cut family court delays and give access rights to grandparents welcomed

The mother who killed her 12-year-old autistic son with bleach was jailed for seven years at the Old Bailey today.

A ‘death tax’ to fund universal free personal care would probably be unworkable, even if ministers chose to introduce one, according to a new report.

WORKERS at voluntary organisations in Leeds are facing pay cuts that a union fears will “devastate service” provided to some of the city’s most vulnerable people.

CARERS have expressed major concerns over cost-cutting which could see support slashed for 3,363 of the county’s disabled adults.

Almost a fifth of looked-after children say they have no control over what is included in their care plan and eight per cent believe they are in the wrong placement, the third annual children’s care monitor has revealed.

Following consultation with the health and social care providers it regulates, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has announced the fees that will be paid by providers from 1 April 2011 under the Health and Social Care Act 2008. These have been approved by the Secretary of State for Health.

AN experienced social worker struck off over claims she failed to report an allegation of abuse has been reinstated following an appeal.

A NEW service to provide better support for many of Oxfordshire’s 60,000 carers goes live tomorrow.