Care UK wins local authority contract

Care UK has been selected by the London Borough of Richmond to modernise its residential care services for older people. The Private Finance Initiative...

Long term Care

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 20 March at column 431W) what representations he has received from Age Concern, the British...

Lambeth to open new development

A purpose built development of five self contained flats for people with special needs will be opened on 8 May in Lambeth. The new...

Care in the Community

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 15 March at column 234W) what plans he has to improve the quality of care...

Nursing Care

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 28 March at column 126W) what steps the government plans to take to provide compensation...

Durham extra care scheme

A partnership between Durham county council's social services department and Bradford & Northern Housing Association is to result in the development of a new...

Norfolk secures homes’ future

Norfolk county council has secured the future of eleven residential homes for the elderly by transferring them to three housing associations which will upgrade...

North Lincolnshire changing policy

A report to North Lincolnshire county council social services committee has recommended changes to policies on elderly people entering care or nursing homes to...

Complainant praised by Ombudsman

The Local Government Ombudsman has praised a complainant for exposing gaps in the complaints system of local authorities. The Ombudsman has recommended that the...

Craegmoor acquisition

Craegmoor Healthcare has announced the acquisition of Drummond House in Biggar, Lanarkshire. Drummond House is a five-bed residential home registered to care for people...