The father of a girl who was starved to death after “missed opportunities” by children’s services to save her is suing Birmingham City Council.

WIRRAL Council’s controversial plan to shut five care and respite homes has been dealt a blow after solicitors acting for a user obtained an injunction against it.

One in 26 looked after children contact ChildLine about failings and weaknesses in the care system, a new ChildLine report reveals today.

The coalition government’s Department of Health is aiming to support 106 UK charities through the allocation of £3.6 million, it has emerged.

The family of a severely autistic teenager has won a High Court appeal to force East Riding of Yorkshire Council to provide support for him once he turns 18.

Care services minister Paul Burstow has come under fire after it was revealed care homes in his constituency face the axe.

Government plans to hand GPs powers over health commissioning will hinder efforts to improve emergency services, the King’s Fund has warned.

Jersey’s child care system will now come under scrutiny as politicians have agreed that there should be an inquiry into historic abuse.

A FORMER care home manager has appeared in court accused of stealing and swindling tens of thousand of pounds from elderly residents.

Two charities in South and West Yorkshire have been awarded a share of £3.6m government funding.