In a new analysis, leading children’s charity the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) is calling on the government to give children the legal right to an independent advocate at child protection

The number of people claiming extra handouts from councils to meet housing costs has soared following the introduction of the so-called “bedroom tax”, figures have revealed. More than 25,000 people

MP Jim Fitzpatrick has pledged support to stop services for deaf children in schools being axed. He was among MPs backing the National Deaf Children’s Society’s call for a Parliamentary

Merton’s sensory impairment team set up stall in the civic centre last Friday as part of Deaf Awareness Week. The team, who assist those with hearing, visual, or dual sensory

A £50,000 fund has been unveiled for Surrey communities to make life better for thousands of people with dementia. Surrey County Council unveiled the fund today with the launch of

Care bosses have welcomed the start of Dementia Awareness Week, which begins today. The week has been organised by Alzheimer’s Society and lasts from today until 25 May. Community groups

It can be difficult to detect adult abuse, but councils need to do more to raise awareness of the services available, by Phil Porter While shocking stories in the news

The Department of Health has commissioned a new managers’ guide, in order to drive up the learning and development of the social care workforce that supports people with dementia. Skills

It’s essential that the apprenticeship workforce in adult social care is increased significantly to secure future supply – and therefore sustainable care services – at a time when demand for

HEALTH and social care workers are getting up-to-date fire safety training following the death of a pensioner whose house burned down. John Strains shunned all efforts to persuade him to