We need systematic changes to how fractures are treated to prevent healthcare inequalities that exist when it comes to getting access to a fracture liaison service, says the Royal Osteoporosis Society. 

In response to the Care Quality Commission’s report on sexuality and sexual safety in care homes, Kathryn Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Alzheimer’s Society said:

Ministers have been warned not to “close the door” on overseas social care workers amid claims the Government’s major immigration shake-up could lead to fresh staff shortages.

Health Secretary Matt Hancock is facing a legal challenge over his department's handling of patients with autism, following action by the equalities watchdog.

Veterans welfare model hailed as paradigm.

Dr Hugh Milroy, CEO of the national charity Veterans Aid, reflects on the suggestion that veterans’ problems should not be dealt with by mainstream agencies.

Hft, a national charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, outlines the findings from their Sector Pulse Check - an annual snapshot of the financial health of the social care sector. 

Social care is in crisis – we need to start putting people first, rather than profit, writes James Murray MP

Until we properly recognise and reward care work, we will never have a system that provides the quality of care that everyone deserves, writes Charlotte Nichols MP

This week, Lord Dubs talks to Georgina Bailey about family reunification for unaccompanied child refugees after Brexit

The Government's additional £1bn spending commitment is not sufficient even to meet the current gap, it's clear our social care system needs urgent reform, writes Helen Hayes MP. 

Staffing levels in health and social care settings should be mandated to ensure we have the right number of professionals, with the right skills, to provide safe and effective care, writes Baroness Watkins.

This International Day of Persons with Disabilities, national learning disability charity Hft is celebrating their achievements in highlighting the issues affecting people with disabilities.

Alzheimer’s Society has released data showing that more people affected by dementia than ever are desperately seeking help. 

A Labour government will “restore dignity and support” for the UK's old people, John McDonnell has claimed.

Jeremy Hughes, CEO at Alzheimer's Society responds the the Conservative Party's pledge to spend an extra £1bn a year on social care and to stage cross-party talks to find a long-term solution.

A Conservative government will ensure that nobody who needs social care will have to sell their home to pay for it, the Health Secretary has promised.

Anyone who has special educational needs has to fight for the support they need from the local authority and is hindered by considerable financial costs in a difficult legal system, writes Lord Addington. 

YouGov figures released as Royal College of GPs launches survey of its members on topic.

Lord Mann talks to Georgina Bailey about his new role as Independent Adviser on Antisemitism

Ministers have been criticised after a review by the Government’s health watchdog found that falling staff numbers had prompted a “deterioration” in mental health services in England.

Lord Bird talks to Georgina Bailey about his his latest campaign for a UK-wide Future Generations Act, and how he's not afraid to "cheese off some people" to ensure that society and the planet work for the children born in the next few decades. 

Labour will introduce free personal care for the elderly if the party wins the next general election, John McDonnell is to announce.

The time to act is now to ensure that even more families do not experience the horror of finding their loved one bruised, bleeding and terrified, writes Dr Rosena Allin-Khan MP