Ministers have refused to fully commit to a cap on care costs for the elderly and disabled in England, saying they need to explore cheaper options first.

Child social care services are being bolstered by a team of trained volunteers under a new agreement made by Cambridgeshire County Council.

Coun Nick Forbes, leader of Newcastle city council, says today’s white paper is a fudge and it’s time for local councils to take the initiative, radically. He and his city are leading the way

A Nottingham City Council social worker has been struck off after putting vulnerable children and young people “at risk of harm”.

89 per cent of English adults believe that older and disabled people shouldn’t have to bear all the costs for support with everyday tasks such as eating, washing and dressing, even if they have a small amount of savings, a poll finds.

Arlington Futures hopes to open a centre in central London that will provide accommodation for more than 100 homeless people