A senior police chief warned today that public spending cuts will lead to more officers being diverted from fighting crime to tackling social issues.

A serious case review has found the death of toddler Violet Mullen could not have been prevented by social workers. But it has made more than 80 separate recommendations to child protection agencies.

A HOMELESS drop-in centre in Coventry is celebrating after securing enough cash to keep it running for another year.

A pensioner has protested his innocence after being arrested on suspicion of murdering his 75-year-old wife, who was found dead at a care home.

Young women are turning to “gender-stereotypical” careers such as hairdressing, beauty therapy and social work because they are receiving “weak” careers advice in schools, a report has found.

Hospital and community health services in Northumberland were pulled under one umbrella on Friday.

Just weeks after axing free social care for thousands, a council has ordered remaining sufferers to pay even more towards their care.

Staff training budget – slashed to just 69p a head – could put already vulnerable children at risk, say care leaders

An early intervention tool used by children’s services professionals is improving outcomes for children, reducing costs and helping to overcome barriers to learning, a coalition of local authorities has found.

A Lincolnshire mental health charity has made the decision to close following cuts to its funding. Lincoln Mind’s main contract with the county council will not be renewed beyond March.