Council spending on social care for adult migrants has nearly tripled to £134m in five years, new research has revealed.

A local authority has been told it needs to make changes to its adult social care services. West Northamptonshire Council has been rated as "requires improvement" by the Care Quality Commission. But ...

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), has rated Oldham Council as good, in how well they are meeting their responsibilities to ensure people have access to adult social care and support under the Care ...

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 ...

An influential body representing the adult social care sector is seeking legal advice over concerns the county council may under-fund its services.

NEW plans for adult social care have been unveiled across Dorset. Proposals for a new 'modern, sustainable model' of day opportunities have been announced by Dorset Council. The proposal includes ...

The Care Quality Commission (CQC), has rated Walsall Council as requires improvement, in how well they are meeting their responsibilities to ensure people have access to adult social care and support ...

Kent County Council (KCC) has warned it faces "unprecedented pressures" on its adult social care services and is urging the government to provide more support in next month's funding settlement. A new ...

Somerset faces rising council tax and reduced local services as adult social care costs soar. Discover why social care funding strains council budgets UK-wide.

A care regulator has rated Stockton Council's adult social care services as "good". The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has reported on how well the council is meeting its responsibilities to ensure ...

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