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FSB calls for inquiry
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has presented a report to Susan Deacon, Scottish minister for health and community care, which calls for the...
Joint reviews
A further two joint reviews of social services have this month been published by the Audit Commission and the Social Services Inspectorate (SSI):DevonDevon's social...
Ombudsman criticises Hampshire
The Local Government Ombudsman has published the results of an investigation into a complaint against Hampshire county council's social services department, recommending that the...
Liverpool plans announced
Liverpool Council is to restructure its care facilities for elderly people as part of a plan to reduce next year's council tax by £7m.Following...
Wrexham reviews residential homes
In response to a predicted overspend of £500,000, Wrexham social services has been reviewing the future of its elderly persons homes.Council members have put...
Richmond seeking PFI partners
Providers of residential care services for older people have been invited to tender for a private finance initiative (PFI) contract with the London borough...
Approved list for Hackney
The London Borough of Hackney is compiling an approved list of domiciliary care and community support services suppliers to provide specialist care in the...
Director calls for police checks on all care workers
Mike Leadbetter, director of Essex social services, has called for action to close loopholes in the law in order to protect children and vulnerable...
Direct payments
The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 26 July 1999 at column 19) what assessment he has made of the implementation of...
Stirling reorganises social work department
An independent review of the organisation of Stirling council will lead to the dismantling of the existing social work and housing department. The review,...
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