Increasing numbers of people in work are finding themselves in poverty, according to a report published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

A couple who had three foster children removed from their care because of their membership of the UK Independence Party (Ukip) have said they are surprised they have had no apology from the council involved.

The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) said it is “disappointing” that nearly a quarter of social workers in England have yet to renew their registration and announced an extension of the deadline for doing so until 2 January.

A dedicated unit will be opened for young homeless people in Jersey. The facility is a joint project between the Shelter Trust and the Health and Social Services Department.

A COUPLE at the centre of a fostering row because of their membership of the UK Independence Party are demanding an apology and fear they may be barred from looking after children after claiming their names have been “besmirched” by their local council.

Today has seen England’s care regulator publish its ‘State of Care’ report, an in-depth study into the reasons why some care services are falling short of standards.

The deputy leader of Leicestershire County Council has stepped down after it emerged he watched pornography on a work computer.

DORSET health teams have launched a new approach to supporting residents living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

The quality of services provided to people across the health and care sectors in England is beginning to suffer, according to the regulator.

PLYMOUTH City Council has been fined £60,000 for sending a child neglect report containing “highly sensitive personal data” to the wrong person.