Northumberland transfer deal falls through

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Northumberland County Council's move to transfer three of its more marketable homes to St Cloud Care fell through last month following the breakdown of...

Care standards

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The Secretary of State for Health was asked (7 March 2002: Column: 543W) by what means he will monitor andsupport the application of the...

Craegmoor strengthens business through further acquisitions

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Craegmoor Healthcare has continued to develop its presence in the learning disability sector with the acquisition of three care home operators in Bristol and...

New chief executive for Omega

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Omega Worldwide has announced the appointment of Ron Elder as chief executive officer with immediate effect. Elder has moved to the company from Zurich...

Joint Reviews

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TraffordTrafford Metropolitan Borough Council has 'numerous stumbling blocks to overcome' to improve its social services, says Sue Mead, assistant director of joint reviews.According to...

Cumbria social services boost to include fee rate increase

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Cumbria County Council's decision to increase social services funding by £19.4m for the next financial year will include an increase in baseline fee rates,...

Ridgmont acquires Highcare

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Ridgmont Holdings has acquired Highcare Group plc for an undisclosed sum. The deal includes all ten of Highcare's nursing and residential homes, comprising a...

Wakefield domiciliary care tender

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Wakefield Metropolitan District Council intends to purchase additional domiciliary care from the independent sector under a three year cost and volume contract. The Council...

Derbyshire reshapes hostels for people with learning disabilities

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Derbyshire County Council has announced plans to introduce a range of measures aimed at improving the quality of residential care for people with learning...

Major restructuring at Robinia

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Robinia Care has doubled its size and capacity following the acquisition of Surrey and Hampshire-based learning disability service, Elifar. The acquisition, which includes 12...
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