National help to tackle social care spending

A team of national experts in management, finance and social care is being assembled to help Northamptonshire County Council get to grips with spending...

Norfolk considers transfer of homes

Norfolk County Council is considering the transfer of five of its care homes to the independent sector following recommendations made by a Best Value...

Building and Partnerships Capacity in Care

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (21 January 2002: Column: 692W) if he will set out the criteria by which the money...

MP warns of chemical cosh

Community Care Market News (News) December 2001More than 35,000 people in nursing homes are being kept in a state of sedation for no medical...

Cambridgeshire transfers three more homes

Cambridgeshire County Council has transferred its three remaining homes for elderly people to new owners. Kingswood Park, March, Queens Court, Bottisham and Orchard House,...

Residential Care Homes

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (9 Nov 2001: Column: 131W) if he will list the new care standards for residential care...

Dramatic rise in spending projected to keep pace with population growth

Community Care Market News (News) December 2001The number of residential and nursing home places for the elderly will need to expand by approximately 65%...

Craegmoor acquires JC Care

Craegmoor Healthcare has acquired Leeds-based JC Care plc, adding 16 homes and accommodation for 200 clients with learning disabilities and mental health needs to...

Social Services Departments

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (9 Nov 2001: Column: 131W) on what basis social services departments will be graded with star...

Transfer of responsibilities to NCSC guidance issued

Community Care Market News (News) December 2001The Department of Health has issued guidance to local and health authorities on their continuing responsibilities following the...