A former Croydon social worker has had a black mark placed against his name after being found guilty of misconduct for assaulting a 12-year-old autistic boy.

ANGRY campaigners have launched a fight to save a South Tyneside centre caring for dozens of people with dementia.

The chair of the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) has resigned amid allegations regarding his personal business affairs.

Louisa Watts, 106, has been evicted from her care home despite warnings from her family that the move would kill her.

A mother suffering from paranoid schizophrenia stabbed her little girl 52 times in a ritualistic killing after warnings about her mental health were ignored.

The woman in charge of Halton’s public housing, long-term care homes, children’s services and social assistance programs is leaving the Region after 26 years to take on an expanded role in York Region.

CONCERNS over staff safety prompted an investigation into a Colchester care home, the Gazette can reveal.

THE Government’s flagship proposal to offer free personal care to those most in need was last night said to face a £15m shortfall in the region.