The chief executive of the organisation responsible for regulating social workers was yesterday suspended over a backlog of cases, including allegations against professionals working with children.

A private home help company has been warned its contract in Norwich could yet be terminated for what county councillors branded “unacceptable” standards of care.

Telecare, equipment and services that support people in their own homes, can help to meet demands from a rapidly rising elderly population and ever increasing costs.

THE Sue Ryder Care Centre in Ely is facing the prospect of closure after it was announced this week that the economic downturn has left it short of the vital funds needed to upgrade the building.

The head of a social care regulator has been suspended after a backlog of complaints meant more than 20 social workers continued to work despite posing a potential risk to the public.

A scrutiny committee has unearthed serious failings in Birmingham’s children’s services department after local councillors were ordered to investigate child protection practices in the area.

A centre for disabled adults may close under plans to offer services from alternative venues such as coffee shops, leisure centres and pubs.

Britain’s equality czar today faces renewed criticism of his leadership amid a damning new Whitehall audit report and a string of resignations.

THE Sue Ryder Care charity in Ely has announced that it has taken the decision to commence a consultation on the possible closure of The Old Palace Care Centre, Ely.

SIX more day centres in Leeds are set to close as part of ongoing plans to create “a new direction” for older people’s services.