It’s high risk to bring in an entirely new governing board in one go, explains a transition board member in response to claims that the College is not acting democratically, by Graham Brittain

Carers in Reading are being asked to sign up to a new “dignity charter”. Reading Borough Council hopes it will drive up care standards when dealing with vulnerable adults.

Care workers also deserve better pay and training to prevent future cases of abuse and neglect, by Jonathan Wheeler

Latest inquiry into Kesgrave Hall boys’ school follows Guardian investigation into molestation claims by former pupils

A COMPUTER expert alerted Cheshire West and Chester Council to questionable data entries on its website including the disclosure of confidential details of vulnerable children.

Cash-strapped local authorities all over the country have been slashing their fees to home care providers and some are considering going down the same road as care home providers and challenging them in court.

Tougher laws are needed to make care home owners criminally accountable if there are cases of abuse and neglect in their care home, says former care minister.

Healthcare property investment fund, MedicX Healthfund, is funding the construction of a £8.3m care home in Newbury, Berkshire.

Plans to cut 830 jobs, raise council tax and close libraries have been announced by Manchester City Council in a bid to address a funding gap of £80m.

Care charities have lined up to support a proposed new law to hold care providers from all sectors – including charities – criminally accountable for neglect and abuse in hospitals and care homes.