Social care14 hrs ago'Volatile and dangerous' children's home closedOfsted inspectors find "serious and widespread failures" at the home in Somerset.14 hrs ago21 hrs agoFamily recovers £160k after wrongly paid care feesThe care home fees had put the family into debt and forced the sale of the woman's home. 21 hrs ago5 days agoAdult social care told to improve amid long waitsInspectors found people were waiting too long for assessments and safeguarding responses.5 days ago11 Jul 2026Council reconsiders closure of respite centres Officials had proposed closing Swallow Lodge in Lincoln and Cedar House in Spalding.11 Jul 20268 Jul 2026Care for single child costs council £1.5m a yearThe council has spent £5m more than on child social care than it budgeted.8 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major reviewBaroness Louise Casey, who is leading the review, has called the current system "impossible".7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Children's services significantly improved - OfstedThe trust delivers children's services for two local authorities. 7 Jul 202629 Jun 2026'Severely inadequate' staffing levels found at Skye care home An inspection report on Home Farm Care Home in Portree has outlined numerous concerns29 Jun 202627 Jun 2026Adult social care service rated 'good' by watchdogIt comes after demand for the services rose by 31% over the last five years in Wolverhampton.27 Jun 2026...
