Bolton partnership for visually impaired

Bolton social services has entered into a contract with the charity Henshaw's Society for the Blind which aims to both improve and supplement services...

Nursing homes

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 6 July 1998 at column 385) if the government will strengthen the powers of a)...

Wolverhampton may introduce charges for home help

Wolverhampton council has this month begun a consultation exercise as it considers the introduction of charges for its home help service.The social services department...

NHS trust provision

Community Care Market News (News) August 1998Thames Gateway NHS Trust has completed the £150,000 refurbishment of a home for four people with learning disabilities...

Regulations on working time directive published

Community Care Market News (News) August 1998Regulations which will implement the EC Working Time Directive have been published this month by newly appointed Secretary...

Castleoak finance scheme

Community Care Market News (News) August 1998Castleoak Interiors has launched a lease finance scheme for care home operators to facilitate the refurbishment and upgrading...

Local authorities take on home improvement agencies

Community Care Market News (News) August 1998The Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions has published a consultation document setting out proposals on...

Community care plans fail visually impaired

Community Care Market News (News) August 1998Local authorities often fail to consider visual impairment when formulating community care plans, according to a report published...

Mobility for people with dementia

Community Care Market News (News) August 1998Age Concern has published a handbook of techniques which aim to attain and retain mobility for people with...

Audit Commission consults on performance indicators for 1999/2000

Community Care Market News (News) August 1998The Audit Commission is seeking the views of local and central government on the development of its national...