It’s 6 Nations season, so I am naturally thinking a lot about England Vs Scotland. And leafing through our recent report looking at poverty trends in Scotland, one thing stands out compared with the situation south of the border: housing.

More than 40 jobs are at risk at a care firm after it lost a major contract with the council. Homecare B&NES said 46 members of staff could be affected by Bath and North East Somerset Council’s decision to end its contract on March 31.

The head of Northamptonshire County Council has denied the head of social services is being moved on over a damning inspection report on children’s services.

A CHARITY boss has called for councils to do more to protect vulnerable residents after a ‘disgraceful’ review of home care providers.

A FORMER nurse manager of a baby hospice is to face a misconduct hearing over an accusation she failed to report concerns about sexual abuse.

In a Huffington Post blog, BASW’s press officer assesses how the media is being used to promote the government’s proposals on welfare reform by demonising benefit claimants such as mum of 11 Heather Frost.

“Three years on: Stories from the pilot programme”, a DVD of patient and clinician experiences with personal health budgets, is now available to health and social care professionals.

Jo Cleary’s appointment may be controversial, but she is determined to raise morale and help members find a stronger voice

A Norfolk charity which provides a lifeline for young people and adults with disabilities is having to cut its services and axe staff because of funding cuts.

More than a quarter of agencies caring for elderly people in their own homes are failing to meet basic standards, inspectors have found.