Government will recoup children's reform funding if not used to rebalance social care system, says Josh MacAlister ...

Social care practitioners vote on whether unions should accept the 2026-27 NJC pay offer or strike for a better deal ...

An analysis of Plaid Cymru's plans for adult social care and children's services in Wales, following the 2026 elections ...

Parents with learning disabilities are disproportionately represented in care proceedings and child removal statistics. However, research consistently shows that caregiving capacity is shaped by ...

Legislation will also increase access to statutory sick pay and provide rights to guaranteed hours for people on zero-hours contracts, including many home care staff Anna/Adobe Stock "Fair pay ...

Scottish Government investing up to £600,000 in partnerships between universities and employers, initially to increase access to practice learning opportunities, as country's first apprenticeship ...

Estimated number of AMHPs in England rises from 3,800 to 3,900, amid fall in turnover and vacancy rates, finds report ...

Ten senior managers held both statutory posts across children's and adult social services as of March 2026, down slightly on ...

Child Safeguarding Practice Review Panel sets out action plan to enhance response to neglect, following critical report ...

The Scottish National Party will remain in government in Scotland following the 2026 election. Here, we analyse what this means for children's and adult social care The Scottish National Party (SNP) ...