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Delay in introduction of care costs cap ‘disappointing’, say Commons committee

By The Press Association2nd December 2015News England

The delay in implementing the cap on care costs is “disappointing” and the Government should draw up a clear timetable for putting it in place to prevent people facing unlimited

Elderly ‘suffering silently’ as only people with extreme need receiving social care

By The Press Association2nd December 2015News England

Elderly people risk dying from conditions seen 100 years ago and are “suffering” due to a lack of Government-backed social care, a former NHS doctor has said. Dr Chai Patel,

Mother claims misunderstanding as FGM protection order issued to safeguard four sisters

By The Press Association1st December 2015News England

A female genital mutilation (FGM) protection order has been issued to safeguard four young sisters after fears were raised that one of them could be taken abroad to be cut.

Councils warn of massive funding gap and ‘postcode lottery’ social care

By The Press Association30th November 2015News England

Local authorities in England have warned they are facing a £13 billion funding gap by the end of the decade following George Osborne’s spending review, even if they raise council

Council accepts judge’s criticism over care proceedings regarding siblings

By The Press Association26th November 2015News England

A local authority has accepted a family judge’s criticism that it should have issued care proceedings involving the siblings of Poppi Worthington at an earlier stage. A 2014 fact-finding judgment

Risk good social care only available to wealthy – sector react to Spending Review

By Iain MacDonald26th November 2015News England

The social care sector has reacted to George Osborne’s Autumn Statement and Spending Review. Here is our round-up from key commentators. ADASS President Ray James said: “Although the Treasury’s recognition

Support Work pilot project hopes to engage councils in North of Scotland

By Iain MacDonald25th November 2015News Scotland

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is calling on local authorities in the North of Scotland to get involved in a pilot programme which hopes to raise the profile of

Millions face council tax rises as Osborne announces new social care funding plan

By The Press Association25th November 2015News England

Councils will be able to add 2% to council tax bills in a bid to provide up to £2 billion for social care, the Chancellor has confirmed. George Osborne faced

Social workers too late protecting children harmed by mother, says judge

By The Press Association24th November 2015News England

Social workers should have acted sooner to protect two children whose mother had mental health difficulties, a family court judge has said. Judge Lesley Newton said the children – now

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Delay in introduction of care costs cap ‘disappointing’, say Commons committee

Mother claims misunderstanding as FGM protection order issued to safeguard four sisters

Council accepts judge’s criticism over care proceedings regarding siblings

Social workers too late protecting children harmed by mother, says judge

Bill passes Commons hurdle as MPs vote for assisted dying in England and Wales

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Delay in introduction of care costs cap ‘disappointing’, say Commons committee

Elderly ‘suffering silently’ as only people with extreme need receiving social care

Mother claims misunderstanding as FGM protection order issued to safeguard four sisters

Councils warn of massive funding gap and ‘postcode lottery’ social care

Council accepts judge’s criticism over care proceedings regarding siblings

Social services staff wrong to move vulnerable woman into care facility

Risk good social care only available to wealthy – sector react to Spending Review

Support Work pilot project hopes to engage councils in North of Scotland

Millions face council tax rises as Osborne announces new social care funding plan

Social workers too late protecting children harmed by mother, says judge