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New figures show the number of investigations carried out by councils where a child is thought to be at risk of harm is on average over 600 every day, underlining the need for councils to be adequately funded in next month’s Autumn Budget.
There were 230,590 child protection investigations in the year to 31 March 2025 in England – the equivalent of 631 a day – according to Department for Education data published today....

One of the south’s oldest residents has celebrated her 104th birthday among well-wishers in a specially created ‘ice cream parlour’.
Win Clowery, who was a Land Girl in the Second World War, was naturally the centre of attention on the big day at Colten Care’s Poole care home The Aldbury....

She doesn’t seek the spotlight — but Donna Hammans plays a key role in Henbrook House’s award-winning dementia care. As the home earns national recognition, Donna’s consistency, compassion, and commitment stand out.
Ask anyone at Henbrook House who sets the tone for care, and they’ll likely mention Donna. She’s not loud about it. She doesn’t chase recognition. But when she was named a finalist for Dementia Carer of the Year at the Great British Care Awards, no one...

At Belong Villages, dementia care is more than clinical—it’s deeply personal, rooted in compassion, and shaped by two exceptional Admiral Nurses who are transforming lives through expert support and emotional understanding.
Caroline Clifton and Bridget Lawler, finalists in this year’s Dementia Care Awards, are redefining what it means to support people living with dementia and their families. Their work blends clinical excellence with human connection, guiding people through...