Devon launches consultation

Devon county council has commenced a consultation exercise to gather the views of older people in the county. The consultation process involves 10,000 booklets...

BUPA survey on care homes

Community Care Market News (News) March 2000The results of an independent survey commissioned by BUPA has found that 94% of care home residents and...

On line access for Lambeth residents

Residents of a residential home operated by London borough of Lambeth are piloting a new Internet banking service. A three month trial has commenced...

New home for Anchor

Community Care Market News (News) March 2000Anchor Trust is constructing a new residential home, as part of its contract for the provision of residential...

Success for help at home scheme

Community Care Market News (News) March 2000A joint initiative set up by Gateshead Health NHS Trust and Gateshead Council social services department to provide...

Grants

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 21 February 2000 at column 776W) if he will list the initiatives launched by the...

Gardening in homes

Community Care Market News (News) March 2000The Relatives and Residents Association has published a guide to help operators of nursing and residential homes encourage...

CNA study

Community Care Market News (News) March 2000New research by the Carers National Association (CNA) shows that the government's grant to give carers short-term breaks...

Life Style wins Hillingdon contract

Life Style Care plc has won a ten year contract from the London Borough of Hillingdon to provide 106 nursing and residential care beds...

Elderly and disabled people (rural areas)

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 28 February at column 74W) firstly what plans he has to improve access to (a)...