Training sessions for homes

Community Care Market News (News) August 2000The Relatives and Residents Association has announced a series of training workshops for managers of nursing and residential...

OFT inquiry into funerals

Community Care Market News (News) August 2000The Office of Fair Trading is seeking the views of individuals and organisations involved in the care sector...

Free nursing care but charges for personal care remain

Community Care Market News (News) August 2000The government has made its long-awaited announcement on its response to the Royal Commission on Long Term Care....

Care bills become law

Community Care Market News (News) August 2000The Care Standards Act 2000 received Royal Assent last month, covering England and Wales. The Act allows for...

Managers to work on standards

Community Care Market News (News) August 2000Registered managers of residential and nursing homes have been given responsibility for scrutinising the draft national occupational standards...

Body of excellence for social services

Community Care Market News (News) August 2000John Hutton, Health Minister, has announced details of a government proposal to establish a new body, the Social...

Intermediate care funding released

Community Care Market News (News) August 2000Following publication of the NHS plan a package of measures to deal with this year's winter pressures was...

Increased funding for social services

Community Care Market News (News) August 2000Following Labour's second Comprehensive Spending Review completed in July this year, Personal Social Services in England have been...

Coverage Care head office

Community Care Market News (News) August 2000Coverage Care (Shropshire) has moved to new head offices, taking on some of the responsibilities previously undertaken by...

Jewish Care and Otto Schiff announce alliance

Community Care Market News (News) August 2000Jewish Care and Otto Schiff Housing Association have announced details of a partnership which will lead to the...