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Surrey transferring homes
Surrey county council's social services department has invited tenders from the independent sector for the running of 13 residential homes for older people. The...
Telford & Wrekin transfers homes
Telford & Wrekin council has transferred two residential homes and a day centre for older people to Accord Housing Association. The two homes are...
Hertfordshire considers home care future
The future of home care services in Hertfordshire was outlined this month with the council agreeing to enter into detailed negotiations with the charity...
Council criticised for failure to consult
The Local Government Ombudsman has issued a report on a complaint against Redcar & Cleveland borough council after it failed in its duty to...
Joint reviews
A further two Audit Commission/Social Services Inspectorate (SSI) joint reviews of the performance of social services authorities were published this month.NorthumberlandNorthumberland social services needs...
Charity boosts communications role
The Mental Health Foundation has confirmed two new communications appointments. Bernard Fleming has been appointed information manager and joins the charity from the Royal...
Securitisations for care home sector
A number of long term care companies have this month confirmed that they are shortly due to complete securitisations of their nursing homes to...
New chair for SACHO
The Scottish Association of Care Home Operators has elected Colin Cowie as chair of the organisation. He replaces Dr Colin Barron, who retired last...
Durham wins Charter Marks
Durham county council's social services department has been awarded three Charter Marks for in-house care services. Charter Marks are awarded to public services by...
Call for more consistency
The third annual summary of Joint Reviews of Social Services, published this month by the Audit Commission and the Social Services Inspectorate (SSI), found...
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