NHP buys up Lend Lease interest

NHP plc announced this month the acquisition of the Lend Lease Group's 49.99% partnership interest in the LLNHP partnership and completion of the assignment...

Northamptonshire consults on homes

Northamptonshire county council has entered into a period of consultation on plans to sell off the majority of its residential homes for elderly people....

Springboard chief executive

Springboard Housing Association has announced the appointment of Jakki Moxham as chief executive. She will take over from the present chief executive, Reverend Ken...

Camden develops home care strategy

The London borough of Camden is seeking home care providers who wish to be included on its approved list of providers for spot contracts....

Residential and Nursing Home costs

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 17 June 1999 at column 201):1) what evaluation he has made of the effect on the...

Social services directors

A number of local authorities have this month announced the appointment of new directors of social services:* Birmingham city council has appointed Sandra Taylor as...

House Adaptations

The Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions was asked (Hansard 17 June 1999 at column 201) what assessment he has...

ANS figures

Associated Nursing Services plc (ANS) announced this month its preliminary figures for the twelve months, ending 31 March 1999. Although comparisons are not so...

National Minimum Wage

The Secretary of State for Trade and Industry was asked (Hansard 18 June 1999 at Column 252) what plans he has to ensure the...

Blackpool launches star rating system

Blackpool council has offically launched a star rating system for residential and nursing homes. The star rating scheme is being facilitated by the council...