Angry staff and relatives of residents at two threatened Peterborough care homes stormed out of a meeting last night after being accused of setting an old lady off in tears over the consultation.

Care packages that allow disabled people to maintain their independence and live at home are under threat as a council moves to cap the cost of caring

People with learning disabilities and autism call for control over personal finances, greater independence, and inclusion by Steve Scown

Age UK, the leading advocacy organisation for older people, says the Government needs to match intentions on social care with proper finance and planning.

Local authorities across the country have been told to ‘radically improve’ online social care services as part of the government’s social care reforms. And Whitehall is offering them millions of pounds to do it.

Virgin Care has been chosen as the preferred bidder to manage and run integrated health and social care community services for children in Devon. It follows agreement between NHS Devon and Devon County Council.