CORNWALL COUNCIL has raised concerns about the number of inspectors checking care homes and hospitals in the county.

The government has made a hash of its promise to reform social care for older people. After Andrew Dilnot’s report, which recommended capping the cost of care, and calculated how much it would cost the government to pick up the rest of the bill, Westminster went into a tailspin.

YouGov survey of women in London reveals extent of harassment – prompting calls for public awareness campaign

Elderly people in Britain feel more isolated, have fewer opportunities to socialise and are more likely to be caught in poverty than in many other countries, according to polling from across the EU.

Local authorities are failing to properly consult people with learning disabilities on changes to day services, new research from charity Mencap has indicated.

Older and disabled people can now avoid the cowboys and find care firms they can trust to provide support at home thanks to a Surrey County Council scheme.

Changes to improve protection for children need to happen faster, a Government-appointed expert said today.

The way that child protection cases are dealt with in Northamptonshire is set to change, the county council has said.

We cannot afford to ignore, stigmatise and isolate the increasing number of people affected by dementia, by Len Merton

The ‘why’ and ‘how to’ behind integration, and how it can be used to achieve better outcomes and reduce costs, by Sarah Pickup