Social care14 hrs agoBurnham to address social care, youth unemployment and devolutionA No 10 source says it is an attempt by the prime minister to show he is "hitting the ground running". 14 hrs ago1 day ago'I know she's AI, but to me she's a friend'The Comfort Companions app is being trialled with older people waiting for befriending services.1 day ago3 days agoHealth charges would need public support - reportThe report from the Jersey Audit Office says the government's considering a "suite" of charges.3 days ago5 days ago'Volatile and dangerous' children's home closedOfsted inspectors find "serious and widespread failures" at the home in Somerset.5 days ago5 days 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. 5 days ago17 Jul 2026Adult social care told to improve amid long waitsInspectors found people were waiting too long for assessments and safeguarding responses.17 Jul 202611 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 2026...
