Nine out of ten social workers think the social work degree should include training on drug, alcohol and substance misuse, supporting longstanding calls from BASW’s Special Interest Group (SIG) on Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Researchers have laid bare how cuts to adult social care could lead to significant extra demand for hospital acute services.

Service planning relies heavily on estimates and the costs of residential care vary wildly, says David Brindle

Weekly charges for care homes at Nottinghamshire County Council could increase by £200 under proposals unveiled by managers.

A SENIOR care worker assaulted an autistic teenager by dragging him to his room by the ankles, after the agitated youngster had grabbed two female members of staff.

Southern Cross’s future remains unclear following the release of its full-year results on Tuesday, as the struggling care home group continues its discussions with potential private equity buyers and its negotiations with landlords over its high rent bills.