Councils have criticised the latest publication of adoption scorecards by the government, warning that the data could lead to ‘misleading’ comparisons between authorities.

Devon care homes have called Devon County Council’s decision, to lodge an appeal over the High Court ruling ordering it to raise its fees, “appalling”.

Saint Michaels Hospice has received a glowing review following an unannounced inspection by the Care Quality Commission.

The number of reported cases of abuse against vulnerable adults rose by 23% in just one year, provisional figures show. Data from 99 councils in England show that the number of reported cases rose by 21,000 between 2010/11 and 2011/12.

Hundreds of elderly and disabled people have been denied funding, despite a spare £648,000 in the council’s social care budget.

A father has described Kent’s social services as a “total shambles” after his son, in foster care, was sent a letter meant for him by mistake.

End of life care varies widely across the country according to statistics published by the Office of National Statistics today.

Devon CC has lodged an appeal over a High Court ruling on how it sets care home fees to in order to put a stop to future legal challenges.

Children’s centres, residential care and support to get people into work in Stoke-on-Trent could all be affected as the city council looks to save £21m next year.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has launched new digital services to enable greater transparency around health and social care provision.