Craegmoor acquisition

Craegmoor Healthcare has announced the acquisition of Chaseside Community Care Assisted Living Business, located in North London.The company says that the business provides a...

Long term care debate

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 24 May 1999 at column 20) about long term care and if the Department of...

Nursing homes – care costs

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 24 May 1999 at column 21) to estimate the average cost of four years' care...

Barnet to transfer homes

The London borough of Barnet has announced that it will transfer all of its 11 residential homes for older people to the independent sector....

Care Guidance

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 25 May 1999 at column 115) what steps he plans to take to ensure that...

Leeds opens extra care scheme

Leeds city council has this month opened a new extra care sheltered housing scheme, providing accommodation for 48 individuals. The council has already filled...

Audley Court new developments

Community Care Market News (News) June 1999Audley Court has opened a new independent housing development, in partnership with Barnardo's Developments, at Hollins Hall, Hampsthwaite,...

Sheltered housing consortium agrees campaign

Community Care Market News (News) June 1999Over 40 housing associations and professional groups have agreed a joint national strategy to be implemented over the...

Carers lack support

Community Care Market News (News) June 1999The Carers National Association (CNA) has published a new report, based on a study by Loughborough University, which...

Fee levels not adjusted for additional costs

Community Care Market News (News) June 1999The vast majority of local authorities have made no allowance for the additional costs facing providers of nursing...