CMG acquisition

Care Management Group (CMG) Ltd, an operator of homes for people with learning disabilities, has completed the purchase of 12 residential homes and 87...

Sheffield reveals five year plan

Sheffield city council's social services department has developed a five year strategy which aims to deliver a balanced budget and meet the rise in...

Nurse pay increases

Community Care Market News (News) February 2000Above inflation pay increases for nurses, announced by the Department of Health last month, are likely to put...

Craegmoor regional manager

Craegmoor Healthcare has appointed Karen Cook as the new regional manager for its elderly care sector in the North East. Her appointment comes after...

Audit Commission regional inspectors

The Audit Commission has appointed five regional directors who will lead its Best Value inspection service.Darra Singh has been appointed regional director for the...

Improvements called for in child care

Community Care Market News (News) February 2000The report of the Waterhouse Inquiry into child abuse in children's homes in Wales, Lost in Care, has...

Craegmoor expansion

Craegmoor Healthcare has this month announced the acquisition of two homes, taking the total number of homes and beds operated to 132 with 4282...

York to build on care strategy

The City of York council has selected the Nuffield Institute for Health (Community Care Division) to advise on the future options for development of...

In-house home care provision still dominant in Scotland

Community Care Market News (News) February 2000A recent statistical report shows that 86% of Scotland's home care hours are provided solely by local authorities....

Dudley decides on future for older people’s services

Dudley council's social services department will benefit from a decision by the council to redirect £400,000 savings to improve services for older people. The...