Social care13 hrs agoAdult social care service 'requires improvement' There are shortfalls across nine areas at North Northamptonshire Council, the CQC says.13 hrs ago4 days agoCelebration of county's 'quiet saviours'The event looked at ways of stopping people falling into criminal justice and social care systems.4 days ago6 days agoPressure to make budgets add up as Holyrood election loomsParties hoping to form at least part of a government will want to show how they will pay for their vote-winning promises6 days ago13 Feb 2026Adult day centre facing closure is a 'lifeline'Kyrebrook Daycare Centre in Tenbury Wells is closing due to rising costs and low attendance.13 Feb 202612 Feb 2026Council to cut handyperson service fundingThe service provides equipment and advice for older or disabled people to help them in their homes.12 Feb 202611 Feb 2026Adult day centre facing closure is a 'lifeline' Kyrebrook Day Centre has supported vulnerable and elderly adults in the area for 13 years.11 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Council set to take out £70m loan for care servicesCouncillors in East Sussex agree to borrow £70m to sustain social care and children's services.10 Feb 20266 Feb 2026NHS budget plans rely on ambitious efficiency savings, warns think tankSpending strategy assumes hospitals and the ambulance service can make efficiency savings, says the Institute for Fiscal Studies.6 Feb 20266 Feb 2026Council's social care rating regraded to 'good'Swindon Borough Council's social care rating is changed following a review by the watchdog.6 Feb 2026...