UCB closes to new business

UCB Healthcare has confirmed that it has closed its books to new business. A spokesperson for the bank confirmed that it had exited the...

Care home association questions standards compromise

Community Care Market News (News) February 2001The Hampshire Care Association (HCA) has criticised the Department of Health's statement on single rooms and communal space...

Oasis acquisitions

Healthcare Market News (Dentistry) February 2001Oasis Healthcare Plc, the AIM-listed UK dental care operator, has this month announced a further two acquisitions.The first comprises...

Scotland offers free personal care

Community Care Market News (News) February 2001Older people in England and Wales will face a different charging regime for personal care to those in...

New social services directors

Heather Stephens has been appointed director of Manchester social services department. Stephens was previously social services director at Stockport council, where she is replaced...

SSDs warn of overspend

Community Care Market News (News) February 2001A survey by the Local Government Association (LGA) and the Association of Directors of Social Services has found...

Brunelcare director of housing

Janet Homewood has been appointed director of housing at Brunelcare. She joins the charity from Bristol City Council, where she worked as a housing...

Intermediate care guidance published

Community Care Market News (News) February 2001The Department of Health has published guidance to local authorities and health authorities on the commissioning and provision...

NHP results

NHP plc has published results for the year ended 30 September 2000. Turnover increased to £70.9m (1999 £49m). Pre tax profits before exceptional costs...

Capital disregard limits uprated

Community Care Market News (News) February 2001The capital disregard limits local authorities must take into account when applying the means test for people entering...