Autistic children have difficulty relating to people. But put them in a field and give them some space and they’ll flourish, says Clare Hargreaves, who takes a look at an unusual rural experiment in Oxfordshire

A youth offending team falsified its case files on the eve of an official inspection to cover up its woeful performance in dealing with dangerous offenders, according to a report published today.

TWO carers at a nursing home have been charged with neglecting elderly residents following a lengthy police investigation.

Funding allocated for training staff in children’s care homes has run out, leaving employers to foot the bill.

A £1.3m cash injection is set to help adults with social care needs, Northamptonshire County Council said.

A NEW £300million body to manage Blackburn and Darwen’s health and social care has been given the go ahead by councillors.