Changes at Wiltshire Council

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Dr Ray Jones leaves Wiltshire County Council this month to take up his new position of chief executive at the Social Care Institute of...

Bed Blocking

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The Secretary of State for Health was asked (25 Oct 2001: Column: 342W) what measures will be taken under the cash for change initiative...

Increase in benefit claims

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Community Care Market News (News) November 2001Arthritis and mental illness are the two main causes of disability in the UK, according to figures released...

Launch of ‘Include us too’

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Community Care Market News (News) November 2001The Judith Trust, a charity for people with learning disabilities, has released a draft workbook for commissioners and...

Herefordshire

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Following a review of its seven in-house residential care homes, Herefordshire County Council is adopting an overall strategy of supporting people in their own...

Free Personal Care

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The Secretary of State for Health was asked (29 Oct 2001: Column: 560W) what plans he has to implement the recommendations of the Royal...

Social services making progress

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Community Care Market News (News) November 2001Most councils are making progress with improvements to services, but only a quarter are achieving effective outcomes for...

Guidance for care homes and Supporting People

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Community Care Market News (News) November 2001The Department of Health has published a consultation paper on residential care, housing, care and support schemes and...

Glasgow

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Glasgow City Council is developing a new section of its website for people with learning disabilities. 'We are here', which aims to offer information...

Pensioners (Long-term Care)

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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions was asked (15 Oct 2001 : Column: 828W) what his policy is on the incomes of...
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