Social care5 hrs agoCouncil seeks 'clear actions' to cut £6m overspendRotherham councillors are told the authority can cut the overspend, but changes must be "at pace".5 hrs ago18 hrs agoHunt for people to help improve adult social careHerefordshire Council is trying to set up a "people's panel" to boost provision.18 hrs ago4 days agoDay centre set to shut gets last minute reprieve Age Concern Twyford will stay open until the end of October after it was given financial support.4 days ago6 days agoStroke survivor's plea after £60,000 care billGeorge and Jean Cooke say they have spent more than £60,000 of their life savings on care.6 days ago26 Aug 2026Trusts pay £200k each to consultancy firm to reduce care package costsLiaison Care reviews high-cost care packages which are in place for vulnerable adults and elderly people in Northern Ireland.26 Aug 202625 Aug 2026Care home breached safety and leadership rulesA watchdog found concerns over management of medicines and risk of infection spreading at the home.25 Aug 202625 Aug 2026Generation 'let down' by poor children's servicesChildren's social care services in Slough were rated inadequate and continue their underperformance.25 Aug 202625 Aug 2026Children 'not safe' as services rated inadequateOfsted inspectors visited Dudley Council's children's services in July and reported many issues.25 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Councils to use AI to meet £37.6m funding gapBoth councils say they have seen a rise in spending across adult social care and children's services.21 Aug 2026...
