Early analysis finds widespread axing of Supporting People-funded programmes leaving vulnerable groups at risk

A SERVICE in Middlesbrough that aims to enable people to keep their independence while living in their own home has won international recognition for its work.

A FORMAL warning has been issued to a care home in Sonning Common after health watchdogs found residents were not being fed properly and staff were not qualified to look after them.

Nearly 100 care staff were accused of abusing vulnerable adults in Wokingham borough last year, but just 14 were disciplined.

Norfolk county council says it can no longer afford to fund clubs and hundreds of projects for young people. But what effect will such drastic action have on its youngsters? By Rachel Williams

Child abductions by parents and private family law court cases could increase following a landmark ruling, a specialist law firm has warned.

More than seven out of 10 victims of sexual exploitation in the north west of England are looked-after children, according to latest Barnardo’s figures.

Reports of suspected vulnerable adult abuse in a Berkshire borough have increased by 80% in the past year, a report shows.

Three councils are aiming to recruit experienced professionals and people considering a change of career to train as social workers.

A children’s services boss sacked following a toddler’s death claimed town hall chiefs were embarrassed when she revealed no social workers would be disciplined.