An ambulance crew went “above and beyond” to allow an elderly husband an emotional reunion with his wife who suffers from dementia. The two ambulance workers, based in Ipswich, Suffolk,
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Council officials who claimed they have “worked our bollocks off” are resisting attempts to limit exit payments to £95,000, MPs have heard. Conservative former minister Sir Christopher Chope said the
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The shortlist for the 2018 Scottish Social Services Awards has been announced today. The awards attracted over 100 applications nationwide representing a diverse mix of social services that have made
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Ministers have confirmed that a system of childcare vouchers will be extended for six months before closing in October. Elizabeth Truss said the move would allow the Government to monitor
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The care industry will be plunged into “crisis” if the Government does not step in to fund a £400 million back payment bill, MPs have heard. Ministers were warned that
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Prescriptions for some “over the counter” remedies such as paracetamol and cold treatments have been cut after NHS officials voted in favour of money-saving plans. Cough mixture, eye drops, laxatives
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A Government U-turn on welfare will mean 18 to 21-year-olds are automatically entitled to claim housing benefit again. Work and Pensions Secretary Esther McVey said the change “will reassure all
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People are waiting “far too long” for an autism diagnosis, a Tory former Cabinet minister said as she urged people to show more awareness of the disability. Dame Cheryl Gillan
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A Belfast-made TV show starring a child with autism has been snapped up transatlantic broadcasters. Pablo, a live action and 2D animation series written and produced by Paper Owl Films,
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High Court judges who overturned a decision to release black cab rapist John Worboys from prison said a number of “striking features” of his case “give rise to concern”. They
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