Having contact with a nurse who understands dementia and has the time to get to know their situation could improve carers' confidence and help them to feel supported.

More than 100 people slept rough in York recently and raised more than £17,000 for a youth homelessness charity.

A consultation on outcomes and aftercare for young people leaving care in Ireland. Jo Dixon and Jade Ward presented their consultation report at a launch event in Dublin on the 7th. February 2019.

Reflecting on National Care Leavers Week, looking at the co-production work between York researchers and care leavers.

A lack of understanding between members of the public, adult social care organisations and the financial services sector is preventing people from getting advice about paying for care later in life, new research suggests.

During October, the Department of Social Policy and Social Work hosted a visit from South Korean researchers and officials working in the field of social care.

Social care research at the University of York will receive a share of £20 million funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), boosting research to improve adult social care across the country.

Findings from a recent study show that adults who care for family members generally receive less support from health and social care services now than they did over 20 years ago.