When we hear politicians talking about numbers, it’s very easy for them to become meaningless as the millions give way to billions, but a...

Around 6.5 million people in the UK have caring responsibilities, two million of whom have given up work to perform their role. The...

The Department of Health and Social Security has said that “a significant number of local authorities are paying residential and...

Care at the frontline is under real pressure. Prema Fairbourn, chair of the Suffolk association of independent care providers, runs...

This is available for individuals who have a need for nursing care, but who do not meet the criteria for the more comprehensive...

Former health Secretary Jeremy Hunt MP has criticised the government for only offering a ‘reform vision’ for social care rather than a...

On behalf of independent sector providers, Care England chief executive Martin Green said, “Without immediate government intervention the...

The number of job vacancies in adult social care in England rose by 52% last year, while the number of filled posts dropped for the first...

Over 40% of social work staff in the UK have faced abuse from service users, their families or members of the public this year, research...

Government care reforms to ensure councils pay providers a fair cost for care are expected to cost considerably more than the...

A couple who treated themselves to luxury holidays by receiving money through a bogus care package worth £600,000 have been jailed. Laura...

The Government has delayed giving all self-funders the right to take advantage of typically lower, council care home rates, following...