The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association has launched a new website that aims to increase awareness and support for the charity’s campaigns.

Campaigners have lambasted Chancellor George Osborne for ignoring calls to protect the most vulnerable families who are set to feel the impact of changes to welfare provision next month.

Anthony Pinder, who had learning and behavioural issues, was physically restrained for 90 minutes by staff at the Old Vicarage nursing home in Stallinborough, on 1 October 2004.

Using everyday activities to build trust with children in care is a European approach being piloted here. Madeleine Bunting asks what social pedagogy can teach us

As the new financial year draws close, tens of thousands of children’s services staff face redundancy. But new service structures and emerging opportunities offer some hope for those who want to remain in the sector.

After enduring two years of uncertainty, two care companies have joined together to provide in-home services in the dale.

A NEW respite care centre is taking shape in Gorse Hill to offer people with learning disabilities and their carers opportunities to take short breaks.

Research for government inquiry finds one in five of those needing residential care face bills of more than £100,000

RESIDENTS on Teesside are being urged to take action if they become aware of adult abuse and neglect.

Lancashire County Council is facing a legal challenge over plans to cut its adult and children’s social care budget.