Dementia care

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (26 June 2001: Column: 72W) what estimate his Department has made of the availability of home-based...

St Helens to transfer homes

Following a Best Value review last year, St Helens Council is inviting expressions of interest for the transfer, as ongoing concerns, of four of...

Planning role for independent sector

Community Care Market News (News) July 2001The Department of Health has underlined to health authorities and primary care groups/trusts that they should make full...

Primary care lacks commissioning funds

Community Care Market News (News) July 2001Funding problems are preventing primary care groups and trusts from developing their commissioning role, according to several new...

Funds secured for free personal care in Scotland

Community Care Market News (News) July 2001The Scottish finance minister Angus MacKay has formally announced funding for free personal care north of the border,...

Human rights challenge to closures

Community Care Market News (News) July 2001Residents of Granby Way residential home in Plymouth have won the first round of a battle to keep...

Social services cannot cope, say Liberal Democrats

Community Care Market News (News) July 2001Social services departments are struggling to care for older people with dementia, according to a report by the...

Care homes in VAT scare

Community Care Market News (News) July 2001Customs and Excise found themselves in the unusual position of being unhappy to collect taxes after a VAT...

Scottish spotlight on delayed discharge

Community Care Market News (News) July 2001Scottish health minister Susan Deacon has ordered an urgent new drive to cut the number of delayed hospital...

Preserved rights guidance

Community Care Market News (News) July 2001Further to the introduction of new regulations allowing local authorities to top up the care home fees of...