First nurse consultant posts

Community Care Market News (News) February 2000The Secretary of State for Health Alan Milburn announced this month that 141 new nurse consultant posts will...

Ward retirement village

Kent-based house builder Ward Holdings plc is developing the first in a series of 'retirement villages' in Hertfordshire. The new development will be managed...

RNIB directors

The Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) has announced the appointments of three directors for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.Susan Reid will be...

Care groups question need for new provision

Community Care Market News (News) February 2000Independent sector organisations have accused government ministers of attempting to 'reinvent the wheel', following the announcement that the...

Lancashire criticised

Lancashire county council has been criticised for failing to deliver a consistently good service to its local community in a joint review report by...

Fit for the Future?

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 11 January at column 142W) what assessment he has made of the cost implications for...

Nursing care to be defined

Community Care Market News (News) February 2000The Department of Health is to hold a seminar involving key organisations and individuals involved in long term...

Charity launches website

Community Care Market News (News) February 2000Caring Matters, a charity set up to help individuals dealing with issues relating to long term care, has...

Lincolnshire plans for independent housing

Lincolnshire county council has revealed plans for a second development of flats designed to help people with a learning disability lead independent lives. The...

Care Standards Bill

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 25 January at column 171W) if he will list the formal and informal consultation exercises...