Social care1 day agoCouncil reconsiders closure of respite centres Officials had proposed closing Swallow Lodge in Lincoln and Cedar House in Spalding.1 day ago4 days agoCare for single child costs council £1.5m a yearThe council has spent £5m more than on child social care than it budgeted.4 days ago5 days agoPublic 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".5 days ago5 days agoChildren's services significantly improved - OfstedThe trust delivers children's services for two local authorities. 5 days ago29 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 202620 Jun 2026Council overspends on social care by £13mThe £13.6m overspend on a budget of £311m is £6.1m lower than the overspend in 2024/25.20 Jun 202618 Jun 2026Mum's fear as carers hit by NHS payment failureAn Oxfordshire care provider says her business was days away from closing after NHS payment delays18 Jun 202618 Jun 2026Council's adult social care 'requires improvement'BCP Council's adult social care services "require improvement" following its first full inspection.18 Jun 2026...
