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Buckinghamshire launches campaign to protect vulnerable adults
Buckinghamshire county council is launching a new campaign to protect vulnerable adults in care homes from abuse.The social services department, the local health authority...
Changes to Mencap’s constitution
Community Care Market News (News) November 1998Mencap, the UK's largest disability charity, has changed its constitution to include people with learning disabilities in all...
Local authorities urged to plan ahead for best value
Local Government Minister Hilary Armstrong has urged local councils to start planning ahead for improvements in services. Speaking at a meeting of representatives from...
Joint reviews highlight scope for improvements
Two joint reviews of social services departments were published this month by the Audit Commission/Social Services Inspectorate. Both Hertfordshire and Rochdale social services were...
Services fail to meet needs of older carers
Community Care Market News (News) November 1998New research published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation concludes that services to support older carers looking after people...
Report on empowering independent living
Community Care Market News (News) November 1998A new report published by the Hope Network (Housing for Older People in Europe) identifies the key principles...
New therapy services directory launched
Community Care Market News (News) November 1998A new directory of therapy services to encourage new approaches and share expertise, was launched this month by...
Scottish Provident launches new long term care cover
Community Care Market News (News) November 1998Scottish Provident has entered the long term care insurance market following detailed research into the market among independent...
Anger over DSS increases
Community Care Market News (News) November 1998Care home organisations have expressed anger at the increases in income support for care home residents with preserved...
Kent aims to simplify grants process
Kent county council has launched a document which aims to help people with disabilities through the process of applying for a grant to make...
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