Derbyshire home helps will not strike

The dispute between Derbyshire county council and its home care workers appears to be nearing its conclusion, with the news that strike action will...

Best Value rewards

Lincolnshire county council's policy committee has reported a number of improvements arising out of a Best Value review.The review has led to the contracting...

Salford approves homes transfer

Salford city council has approved the transfer of between five and seven residential homes for elderly people to the independent sector. The decision follows...

Southern Cross acquisition

Southern Cross Healthcare has announced the acquisition of the former Cedar Lodge Nursing Home in Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. The home was purpose-built by Denne...

Domiciliary Care Agencies

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 2 May 2000 at column 47W) if he will make a statement on his plans...

Fit for the Future?

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 2 May 2000 at column 51W) when he expects to announce his conclusions on the...

Sheffield to transfer homes

Following the completion of an extensive consultation process, Sheffield city council has invited tenders for the transfer of eight of its residential homes. With a...

Vulnerable Adults

The Secretary of State for the Home Department was asked (Hansard 17 April 2000 at column 378W) what plans he has to introduce legislation...

Essex launches care guide

Essex social services has published a guide for people choosing a care home. The guide includes information on:* where to get a list of...

Healthcare Scotland branches out

Healthcare Scotland has announced the acquisition of the 450-bed nursing and residential home complex Trees Park Village, in Darlington, County Durham. The complex, consisting...