An inquest opens today to determine whether neglect played any part in the death of a 94 year old grandmother.

Care professionals have a long way to go to achieve the level of recognition they deserve, writes Neil Thompson

A new report based on interviews with social care service users  recommends that care for the elderly, vulnerable and disabled should be paid for out of taxation.

A COALITION minister has turned down a plea from the North East to address a childcare crisis.

WHEN children with learning disabilities struggle to communicate and behave in school, there is a Worthing centre which offers help.

Great Ormond Street Hospital is facing accusations that it is downgrading child protection work and “victimising” staff who raise concerns.

Government’s upcoming reforms must take the needs and contributions of unpaid carers into account, says Heléna Herklots

A TOTAL of 15 newly qualified social workers have been chosen to join an academy that helps develop essential skills during their first year on the job.

BASW has highlighted the pressures facing social work teams in the wake of Torbay’s children’s services coming under the spotlight for the fact that two out of five children at risk are not being assessed within the government’s ten-day target.

A care home boss styled herself “Lady Glanister” and bought 15 fur coats, jewellery and champagne after stealing £330,000 from her employer, a court heard.