Doncaster one-stop-shop

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Doncaster Council has opened Social Services First, a one-stop-shop for adults who need to access social services. Seven full time staff will be based...

New CPA chairman

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The Centre for Policy on Ageing (CPA) has announced the election of Dr Eric Midwinter as chairman. Midwinter was director of the CPA from...

King’s Fund reiterates crisis warning

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Community Care Market News (News) December 2002The prospects for longer term stability of the care home sector remain uncertain, according the King's Fund. In...

Mediation ends Durham fee dispute

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Durham care home owners have reached an agreement with the County Council over fees paid for nursing and residential care places. The settlement includes...

New agreement sets out roles of regulators

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Community Care Market News (News) December 2002The Health & Safety Executive (HSE), Local Government Association (LGA) and the National Care Standards Commission (NCSC) have...

Trust makes cuts to tackle £2m deficit

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Community Care Market News (News) December 2002Northumberland Care Trust, which assumed responsibility for commissioning of adult social services in April 2002, has announced measures...

More sale and leaseback tenants forced into receivership

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Four Seasons Healthcare has forced its first tenant into receivership since moving into the sale and leaseback business with its acquisition of Omega Worldwide,...

Pensioners set to out-number under 16s by nearly 2m in 2026

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Community Care Market News (News) December 2002The number of people of state pensionable age is projected to increase by 10.5% to 12m by 2011,...

IHA calls for co-ordinated approach to BetterCare ruling

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Community Care Market News (News) December 2002The Independent Healthcare Authority (IHA) has warned care home owners not to waste the opportunities presented by the...

Hertfordshire to relocate residents

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Hertfordshire Council has pledged to find alternative care for residents of the soon to be closed Hertingfordbury Park Nursing Home. Eldacare, which manages the...
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