Nurse pay increased

Community Care Market News (News) December 2000The government has accepted the recommendations of the Pay Review Bodies for pay increases for NHS nurses, doctors,...

Health and Social Care Bill published

Community Care Market News (News) December 2000The government has published the Health and Social Care Bill, which provides for the legislative changes required by...

Extra care development

Work has commenced on a new extra care project, developed as a joint venture between Durham county council and Bradford & Northern Housing. The...

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...

Joint reviews

DerbyshireThe Audit Commission and Social Services Inspectorate concludes that although Derbyshire has promising prospects for the future, a number of people are not currently...

New care home opened

Community Care Market News (News) December 2000Charity Brunelcare has opened its eighth care home, the 62-bed Glastonbury Care Home. The purpose-built home provides care...