CSCI star ratings claim one in four councils must do better

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Social care standards are improving across England according to the latest star ratings issued by the Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI). However, there are...

Pre-Budget report leaves councils wanting

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Following the Chancellor's pre-budget statement on 5 December, English councils will receive a slightly higher rise than had previously been feared in central government...

CSCI acts to shut down Aldridge care home

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The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) was left with no alternative but to close a care home last month after it announced that...

Leeds officials play down superbug fears

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Almost a quarter of elderly care home residents in Leeds have tested positive for the superbug MRSA according to research published by the Local...

ODPM consults on Supporting People’s future

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The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has announced the launch of a consultation programme aimed at moving forward the Supporting People programme,...

Union calls for better relations between NHS and social services

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The majority of people discharged from hospital after suffering a stroke last year required homecare according to figures released by Britain's general union GMB,...

Poorest families not receiving all Sure Start benefits

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Sure Start local programmes (SSLPs) have had some adverse effects on the most disadvantaged family groups that the government’s flagship scheme for under fives...

Scottish domiciliary care growth

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The number of people in Scotland receiving care in their homes has increased in the year to March 2005, with each individual receiving a...

Inquiry launched to test success of free personal care

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The Scottish Executive Health Committee has launched an inquiry into the implementation and management of its free personal care for the elderly policy.In an...

Scots consult on care home fire safety

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Care home owners in Scotland have been asked to respond to a consultation paper setting out proposals for ways in which to increase fire...
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