Brent launches learning disability partnership

Brent Council has announced the launch of a Learning Disability Partnership Board (LDPB) in response to Valuing people, the government white paper published in...

Meridian acquisition

Meridian Healthcare has acquired the 40-bed Amber Lodge care home in Leeds. The move brings the company's portfolio to 13 homes operating 668 beds,...

Domiciliary care

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (6 March 2002: Column: 434W) what measures he has taken to address the issues identified in...

Coverage care appoints chief executive

Coverage Care Shropshire Ltd has announced the appointment of George Bowness to the newly created role of chief executive. Bowness, who has been a...

Integrated learning disability budget for Norfolk

Norfolk Social Services and Norfolk Health Authority will merge their learning disability budgets from this month to create a £57m joint fund.A report submitted...

Free care

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (7 March 2002: Column: 542W) what his estimate is of the additional cost of implementing the...

New care services manager

Craegmoor Healthcare has appointed Jane Earl as Care Services Manager for its South West region.Based at the company's regional office in Llangattock, Wales, Earl...

Northumberland transfer deal falls through

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

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

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