New MIND chair of trustees

Mental health charity MIND has announced the appointment of David Henry as chair of trustees. Henry is a qualified social worker who has been...

Top-up fees – residential homes

Andrew Rosindell asked the Secretary of State for Health (29 January 2003: Column 902W) if he will make a statement on the government's policy...

Promising future for Norfolk

Norfolk social services is serving some people well and prospects for improvement are good, according to the findings of the Audit Commission and Social...

New body formed to lobby for fee increases

Community Care Market News (News) March 2003Scottish Care chairman chief executive Joe Campbell will head up a new organisation for care home providers south...

Chair of DLA Advisory Board

Anne Spaight has been appointed as chair of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Advisory Board. She will replace Professor Rodney Grahame, who retires on...

Northamptonshire tackles bed blocking

Northamptonshire County Council has unveiled plans to build four respite and rehabilitation centres in partnership with SHAW Homes (Secondary Housing Association of Wales).Under the...

Survey points to care shortages

Community Care Market News (News) February 2003Which? has published a report highlighting problems in the care home sector. Which?, published by the Consumers Association,...

Joint Reviews

DudleySocial services in Dudley is serving some people well and has promising prospects for improvement according to a report published by the Audit Commission...

Social services freedoms introduced

Community Care Market News (News) February 2003High performing social services departments will have more autonomy to manage centrally provided funds under new 'freedoms' announced...

Consultation on Health Act amendments

Community Care Market News (News) February 2003The Department of Health (DoH) is consulting on possible changes to the Health Act which could include giving...