Funding of nursing care

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 8 January 2001 at Column: 443W) who the members of the group of experts established...

Charity calls for closure protocols

Community Care Market News (News) February 2001The Department of Health has been urged to introduce closure protocols, in order to minimise the anxiety and...

SSDs warn of overspend

Community Care Market News (News) February 2001A survey by the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Association of Directors of Social Services has found...

Home care cost benefits

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 8 January 2001 at Column: 444W) if the Department of Health (DoH) has commissioned any...

MP highlights shortage of EMI beds

Community Care Market News (News) February 2001Paul Burstow, Liberal Democrat Health Spokesman, has released the findings of a survey which showed social services departments...

Intermediate care guidance published

Community Care Market News (News) February 2001The Department of Health has published guidance to local authorities and health authorities on the commissioning and provision...

Care Trusts

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 8 January 2001 at Column: 446W) if he will make a statement on the practical...

Care home association questions standards compromise

Community Care Market News (News) February 2001The Hampshire Care Association (HCA) has criticised the Department of Health's statement on single rooms and communal space...

Capital disregard limits uprated

Community Care Market News (News) February 2001The capital disregard limits local authorities must take into account when applying the means test for people entering...

Social services departments (survey)

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 22 January 2001 at Column: 431W ) if he will publish the results of his...