Join thousands of sector professionals
Durham extra care scheme
A partnership between Durham county council's social services department and Bradford & Northern Housing Association is to result in the development of a new...
Lambeth to open new development
A purpose built development of five self contained flats for people with special needs will be opened on 8 May in Lambeth. The new...
North Lincolnshire changing policy
A report to North Lincolnshire county council social services committee has recommended changes to policies on elderly people entering care or nursing homes to...
Care UK wins local authority contract
Care UK has been selected by the London Borough of Richmond to modernise its residential care services for older people. The Private Finance Initiative...
Craegmoor acquisition
Craegmoor Healthcare has announced the acquisition of Drummond House in Biggar, Lanarkshire. Drummond House is a five-bed residential home registered to care for people...
Norfolk secures homes’ future
Norfolk county council has secured the future of eleven residential homes for the elderly by transferring them to three housing associations which will upgrade...
Audit Commission/SSI joint reviews
The Audit Commission and the Social Services Inspectorate (SSI) have published a further four reviews of social services departments:Leicester CityWhilst many people of Leicester...
Complainant praised by Ombudsman
The Local Government Ombudsman has praised a complainant for exposing gaps in the complaints system of local authorities. The Ombudsman has recommended that the...
Cumbria policy did not cause injustice
The Local Government Ombudsman has published a report which dismisses the complaints of the owners of a private residential home regarding Cumbria county council's...
Care in the Community
The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 15 March at column 234W) what plans he has to improve the quality of care...
©2026 All rights reserved LaingBuisson