New LTC package

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Norwich Union has introduced a new Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) package to replace its current Future Care Plan. Endorsed by Age Concern, the...

Isle of Wight implements fee increase

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A settlement has been reached between the Isle of Wight Council and independent care home providers, following a long-running dispute over baseline fee rates...

Shropshire partnership enables new unit

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Shropshire County Council is working with Mencap to build a new unit in Shrewsbury for people with learning disabilities.An existing 112 place Mencap building...

Birmingham proposes social services restructure

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An outline proposal to restructure Birmingham's social services was considered last month by the city's new primary care trusts and senior council managers with...

South West Lincolnshire home care survey

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South West Lincolnshire social services has presented the results of a survey of independent and local authority home care providers. The survey, conducted in...

Future of Danygraig Respite Centre resolved

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Bridgend Borough Council's Danygraig Respite Centre has transferred to John Grooms, the national disability charity following the completion of a detailed feasibility study.The centre,...

Sunderland provision for people with learning disabilities

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Sunderland City Council is seeking expressions of interest for the provision of 24-hour care to young adults with a learning disability. Services to be...

Brunelcare community services manager appointed

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Brunelcare has appointed a new community services manager for Somerset. Julia Ashley will manage Brunelcare's Somerset based community services department which provides care for...

Charity announces £35m development programme

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The Orders of St John Care Trust has announced plans to embark on a £35m redevelopment programme. The charity, which currently houses around 2,200...

Bury Council senior appointment

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Bury Metropolitan Borough Council has announced the appointment of Eleni Ioannides as director of itsnewly formed social services, health and housing department.Ioannides is expected...
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