The Tories have pledged to implement “Frank’s Law” and bring in legislation to ensure that under-65s can access free personal care, if the Scottish Government “drags its heels” over the
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A middle-aged Down’s syndrome sufferer who died in a hospital intensive care unit was not in “state detention”, senior judges have ruled. Lawyers say the decision by three judges following
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A Down’s syndrome sufferer has lost a High Court fight after claiming council bosses breached his human rights. The man, who is in his 20s, was unfairly moved from the
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BBC Wales investigative series, Week In Week Out, are looking for people to talk to and possibly interview who are currently trying to get domiciliary care, but are unable to
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A Tory-controlled local authority is to hold a referendum on raising council tax by 15% in response to funding cuts and the crisis in social care. Surrey County Council said
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‘Putting your head above the parapet’ and ‘silo busting’ are two of the categories in the new Scottish Social Services Awards, launched today. Highlighting the commitment of the people in
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More than a fifth of councils in England are still commissioning 15-minute social care visits, despite the Government agreeing half an hour should be the minimum standard, it was reported.
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Support for Welsh people newly diagnosed with dementia and their right to individualised care are key recommendations in the latest dementia strategic action plan. Cabinet Secretary for Health in Wales,
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One in three English councils faces cuts in Government support next year putting more pressure on social care budgets, Labour’s Andy Burnham has said. The former health secretary called on
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Claims that a flagship intervention project had turned around the lives of 99% of England’s most troubled families were misleading, according to a Commons committee. The Government also overstated the
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