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...

DoH Direct Payments

Community Care Market News (News) August 2003£4.5m has been allocated to 45 voluntary organisations in the first of the Department of Health's (DoH) Direct...

DoH guidance on delayed discharge fines

Community Care Market News (News) August 2003The Department of Health (DoH ) has issued new guidance on the Community Care Delayed Discharges etc. Act...

Revised NCSC guidance

Community Care Market News (News) August 2003Care Home operators who have not secured Criminal Records Bureau checks on new employees must act fast or...

Welsh forum proposals taking shape

Community Care Market News (News) August 2003Proposals for a Wales-wide care home provider forum are taking shape. Powys County Council recently joined forces with...