CSCI business directors appointed

The Commission for Health and Social Care Inspection (CSCI) has appointed six business directors. They will report directly to David Behan, chief inspector of...

CRB fingerprint consultation

Community Care Market News (News) February 2004The Criminal Records Bureau has completed a consultation on whether applicants for disclosures should provide their fingerprints. The...

Research into Jewish voluntary sector

Community Care Market News (News) February 2004The Institute for Jewish Policy Research (JPR) has released a new report on the future of the Jewish...

CMG figures improve

A little bit more of the reason why venture capital group ISIS recently invested in Michael Buckingham's Care Management Group was revealed when the...

Last Essex homes to be sold

The last twelve council-owned Essex care homes for older people are to be sold to the independent sector. The decision follows a best value...

Regulator reports on care home complaints

Community Care Market News (News) February 2004The Scottish Care Commission's first annual report has revealed that the most of the complaints it received in...

Fears raised as fines go live

Community Care Market News (News) February 2004Delayed discharge fines are attracting heavy criticism just weeks after the system was formally rolled out. From 5...

Ombudsman criticises Salford

A local government ombudsman report has criticised Salford City Council for failing to meet the housing needs of a disabled woman and her husband....

No go for Ashbourne secure unit

The Welsh Assembly has quashed plans by care home provider Ashbourne Health Care to build a new secure mental health unit in north Wales....

Government increases regulatory fees

Community Care Market News (News) February 2004The fees for care services currently regulated by the National Care Standards Commission (NCSC) will be increased in...