Continuing care

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 15 January 2001 at Column: 53W ) what steps he takes to monitor the number...

WISE technology to help the elderly

A new high-tech sensory system that can be used to monitor the wellbeing of older people has been developed by Lincolnshire social services and...

Personal Social Services funding

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 2 February 2001 at Column: 327W) if he will list the services listed as personal...

Best Value review promises smoother hospital discharges

Barking and Dagenham council is to lead a Best Value review aimed at improving the services to older people leaving hospital, to ensure that...

Social services departments (survey)

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 22 January 2001 at Column: 431W ) if he will publish the results of his...

Costs study uncovers variation

Community Care Market News (News) December 2000The Personal Social Services Research Unit (PSSRU) at the University of Kent has published the 2000 edition of...

Care UK results

Care UK plc has announced results for the year ended 30 September 2000. Group turnover for the year increased 31.1% to £66.93m (1999: £51.05m)....

Sheltered housing offers residents more choice

Community Care Market News (News) December 2000A study by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation has found that tenants in enhanced sheltered housing or extra care...

Craegmoor appointments

Craegmoor Healthcare has announced the appointment of Stephen Hunter as development manager. He will take on responsibility for the organic growth of the specialist...

Castleoak developing close care

Community Care Market News (News) December 2000Castleoak Construction is developing 11 bungalows in a courtyard arrangement adjacent to the Tixover House nursing and residential...