People wrongly expect healthy old age

Community Care Market News (News) July 2001A new survey by MORI shows that many millions of British people have unrealistic expectations of a healthy...

Guide for people with dementia and their carers

Community Care Market News (News) July 2001A new guide aimed at providing comprehensive information for people with dementia and their carers has been published...

Consultation on care home standards

Community Care Market News (News) July 2001Care home organisations have welcomed draft standards on care homes for younger adults, but are calling for more...

Continuing care guidance issued

Community Care Market News (News) July 2001The Department of Health (DoH) has called on health authorities and local authorities to agree eligibility criteria for...

Government rushes to beat October deadline for free nursing care

Community Care Market News (News) July 2001The government has issued a consultation document proposing a limit of £110 per week to pay for the...

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...

Ashley Homes takes over Redbridge contract

Ashley Homes, the care service division of the Shaftesbury Housing Group, is to take over the running of five residential homes for older people...

Castlebeck opens new home

Castlebeck Care, a provider specialising in provision of services for people with learning disabilities, has opened a new 13-bed nursing home in Scotland.The company...

Joint Reviews – Nottingham

Nottingham social services is serving some people well and has promising prospects for further improvement, according to the report of the Audit Commission/Social Services...