Sheffield complaint

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Following an investigation into a complaint lodged against Sheffield City Council social services, the Local Government Ombudsman found maladministration causing injustice and recommended a...

People wrongly expect healthy old age

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Community Care Market News (News) July 2001A new survey by MORI shows that many millions of British people have unrealistic expectations of a healthy...

Guide for people with dementia and their carers

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Community Care Market News (News) July 2001A new guide aimed at providing comprehensive information for people with dementia and their carers has been published...

Care homes in VAT scare

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Community Care Market News (News) July 2001Customs and Excise found themselves in the unusual position of being unhappy to collect taxes after a VAT...

Preserved rights guidance

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Community Care Market News (News) July 2001Further to the introduction of new regulations allowing local authorities to top up the care home fees of...

Consultation on care home standards

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Community Care Market News (News) July 2001Care home organisations have welcomed draft standards on care homes for younger adults, but are calling for more...

Continuing care guidance issued

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Community Care Market News (News) July 2001The Department of Health (DoH) has called on health authorities and local authorities to agree eligibility criteria for...

Government rushes to beat October deadline for free nursing care

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Community Care Market News (News) July 2001The government has issued a consultation document proposing a limit of £110 per week to pay for the...

Planning role for independent sector

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Community Care Market News (News) July 2001The Department of Health has underlined to health authorities and primary care groups/trusts that they should make full...

Primary care lacks commissioning funds

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Community Care Market News (News) July 2001Funding problems are preventing primary care groups and trusts from developing their commissioning role, according to several new...
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