Kirklees moves to support older people

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Kirklees Council has launched a support service for older people in partnership with Kirklees Neighbourhood Housing.As part of the scheme, the Council has recruited...

Eastwood forced into receivership

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The two main operating companies of Eastwood Care Homes plc have been placed in receivership by their landlords.NHP has appointed Grant Thornton as adminsitrative...

Kirklees shows promising signs

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Kirklees social services serves most people well and has promising prospects for further improvement, according to a report published by the Audit Commission and...

Univent reports lower profits

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Univent plc has reported lower profits for the year to 30 September 2002, caused by a combination of continuing losses at the company's Nursery...

Care (elderly people)

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Mike Hancock asked the Secretary of State for Health (5 March 2003: Column 1116W) what action the government is taking to ensure elderly people...

Wakefield plans change for older people

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Wakefield Council has announced plans to change the way it delivers services for older people, placing more emphasis on promoting independent living. The Council's...

Concerns over implementation of Supporting People

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Community Care Market News (News) April 2003The National Housing Federation (NHF) has expressed concern over the implementation of Supporting People on 1 April 2003....

Wales calls for better fee deal

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Community Care Market News (News) April 2003Care Forum Wales, which represents around 1,600 independent care home owners, has launched a campaign aimed at achieving...

Purchasers and providers fear chaos as new funding system introduced

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Community Care Market News (News) April 2003Local authorities and care home operators have expressed serious concerns over the implementation of NHS-funded nursing care for...

Workforce regulation attracts support

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Community Care Market News (News) April 2003There is overwhelming public support for the regulation of the social care workforce, according to research released by...
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