NHP terminates discussions

NHP plc has confirmed that discussions with third parties regarding the acquisition of the company have now been terminated. NHP was understood to be...

Joint Reviews – Nottingham

Nottingham social services is serving some people well and has promising prospects for further improvement, according to the report of the Audit Commission/Social Services...

Help the Aged communications director

Steve Jones has been appointed director of communications and marketing for Help the Aged. The role will consist of initiation and development of the...

Lewisham to outsource home care

The London Borough of Lewisham has invited applications from service providers to supply domicilary care. At present, the borough commissions a total of 15,000...

Trinity Care preliminary figures

Trinity Care plc has announced preliminary results for the year ended 31 March 2001. Turnover for the year increased by 33% to £29.2m (2000:...

Chair of Care Council for Wales

Welsh Assembly Social Services Minister Jane Hutt has announced the appointment of Mutale Nyoni as chair of the Care Council for Wales, the new...

RNIB opens new centre

Community Care Market News (News) June 2001The Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) is moving its London-based operations to new sites over the...

Joseph Rowntree Foundation Report – Dementia

Community Care Market News (News) June 2001A recent report published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation entitled Exploring ways for staff to consult people with...

Autism guidelines released

Community Care Market News (News) June 2001The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities has published a guide intended to help planners and providers of...

Response to care home consultation

Community Care Market News (News) June 2001The Department of Health has published a summary of responses to the consultation paper Fit for the Future?...