CSCI chief inspector appointed

David Behan, currently director of social services for the London Borough of Greenwich has been appointed shadow chief inspector of the new social care...

Older People

Paul Burstow asked the Secretary of State for Health (10 Jul 2003 : Column 1011W)what assessment he has made of the Single Assessment Process...

Essex to consult on transfer

Essex County Council is to undertake a public consultation on the future of its 12 remaining residential homes for older people, with a view...

Poole’s future promising

Poole is serving most people well and its prospects for improvement are promising according to a joint review undertaken by the Audit Commission and...

Haringey learning disabilities contracts

Haringey is seeking to award a number of block contracts for the provision of residential care and support services for adults with learning disabilities....

Quantum Care appoints chief executive

Quantum Care has announced the appointment of Maria Ball as chief executive of Quantum Care. Ball is currently the chief executive of the Metanoia...

Hartlepool prospects excellent

Hartlepool is serving most people well and its prospects for improvement are excellent according to a recent joint review by the Audit Commission and...

Newcastle Social Services head

Rachael Shimmin has been appointed Newcastle social services head of commissioning and partnerships. She will focus on services to adults. Shimmin joins from Gateshead...

Highland care homes discussed

Highland Council is to consult on the future of three Church of Scotland homes in the Highlands area. The Church has flagged up financial...

Resource Partners executive

Resource Partners has appointed James Caan as an executive director. Caan, who established staffing agency Alexander Mann is a former 'Asian Business Man of...