‘Cash for change’ money said to be inadequate

Local authorities have accused the government of providing a 'piecemeal' solution to their funding crisis. The criticism followed the latest round of 'cash for...

Social services funding

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (16 January 2002: Column: 389W) what representations he has received from the Local Government Association regarding...

Funding problems delay free care in Scotland

Community Care Market News (News) February 2002Free nursing and personal care in Scotland has been delayed by three months to 1 July 2002. Scottish...

Autism on the increase

Community Care Market News (News) February 2002Autism is a far more prevalent than once thought and can no longer be considered a rare condition,...

Milbury results

Milbury Care Services Ltd reported revenues of £32m (£26.8m) and profit before tax of £4.3m (£4.2m) for the year to 31 March 2001. Employee...

Care homes

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (17 December 2001: Column: 162W) what recent discussions he has had with representatives of the private...

Technology used to restrain care home residents

Community Care Market News (News) February 2002Technological advances are being used to restrain older people in care homes in new ways, according to new...

New PFI project in Greenwich

Community Care Market News (News) February 2002ASK, a consortium of Ashley Homes, Shaftsbury Housing and Keir Investments, has been announced as the preferred bidder...

NHP results

NHP reported revenues of £76.6m (£70.9m) and profit before tax of £10.0m (loss £13.7m) for the year to 30 September 2001. Revenues are made...

National minimum standards

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (21 January 2002: Column: 672W) which national minimum standards care homes will have to be fully...