Social care1 day agoRegulator rates council's adult social care as goodThe Care Quality Commission says people using the council's services "often had positive experiences".1 day ago5 days agoCare worker visa changes 'could overwhelm the NHS'A Gravesend care company boss claims new rules for overseas workers could leave people without care.5 days ago6 days ago'Taking kids to a police station led me to foster'Chris says a lack of placements for children being taken into care shows the strain on the system.6 days ago20 Dec 2025Jump in children in care increases council overspendSwindon Borough Council are expected to overspend by £7.7m on children's social care this financial year.20 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Young people will feel burden of UK's ageing society, report suggestsThe House of Lords said raising the state pension age and increasing immigration would not be a solution.19 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Home care agency put into special measures by CQCAn Exeter home care agency has been put into special measures by the Care Quality Commission.19 Dec 202519 Dec 2025Adult social care service 'requires improvement'North East Lincolnshire Council said it is "already tackling" issues highlighted by inspectors.19 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Chief executive resigns from social care charitySue Freeth joined Voluntary Service Aberdeen - which supports vulnerable children and adults - in 2023.17 Dec 202517 Dec 2025Torbay given 'good' rating for adult social care Inspectors praised joined-up working but said care reviews must speed up.17 Dec 2025...