A charity has warned that people will die waiting to access drug and alcohol detox treatment in north Wales.

Schools and social services in North Wales will come under threat of cuts as councils face the prospect of 8-10% tax rises to balance the books, AMs were told yesterday.

The only Conservative-controlled council in Wales was condemned last night for plans that would involve charging vulnerable children and their parents who use social services.

A new centre to study autism will put Wales at the forefront of research into the condition, it was claimed yesterday.

A film has been developed to help people with learning disabilities learn about health and safety in the workplace.

The closure of private care homes in Conwy could lead to more competition for places in neighbouring Denbighshire, it has been claimed.

A Former Royal British Legion clubhouse could become the new headquarters of a project helping drug and alcohol addicts and their families following a £1 million grant.

Extra pay and catchy adverts are being used to lure social workers in Swansea. Recruitment bonuses of up to £2,000 have also been introduced.

Vulnerable children are not getting the protection they need from social services in one of Wales’ cities, a damning report has found.

A social worker has been struck off the social care register after he was convicted of downloading child pornography.