The care minister has shown a “complete lack of respect” for pensioners by backing out of attending the Pensioners’ Parliament, say the National Pensioners Convention.

The UK’s “army of unpaid carers” is being “let down” by the failing social care system, campaigners warn.

Urgent steps on way to reduce number of young people going missing, as Whitehall officials promise rethink into role of homes

Report urges appointment of special cabinet minister and says ‘millions wasted’ through lack of proper treatment

Unison survey reveals day centres have closed in 57% of areas, as independent report calls for major cultural shift in elderly care

A hospice worker who threatened to sue a terminally ill patient who had alleged misconduct against him has been let off with a warning for his actions.

Prime Minister David Cameron is to launch a commission on childcare which will look into how to bring down the cost to parents and increase the supply of places.

Medway Council has appointed a highly experienced trouble-shooter as its new director of children and adults services – replacing the out-going Rose Collinson.

“Serious weaknesses” in England’s care system have been revealed by a report that follows the recent case of sexual exploitation in Rochdale.

Can an Australian idea provide a better local answer to transforming social care services? By Simon Duffy