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...

Charity criticises NHS complaints system

Community Care Market News (News) October 1999The NHS complaints procedure fails to act quickly and effectively, according to Help the Aged. The charity claims...

Consultation on quality standards for carers

Community Care Market News (News) October 1999The King's Fund is consulting on a set of quality standards for local carer support services. The draft...

Pay rates continue to vary

Community Care Market News (News) October 1999A survey of care home support workers undertaken by Pay & Workforce Research has found that pay rates...

PDS issues care guidelines

Community Care Market News (News) October 1999The Parkinson's Disease Society has produced a guide for primary care groups (PCGs) on commissioning services for people...

Confusion continues over travelling time

Community Care Market News (News) October 1999The issue of whether or not the National Minimum Wage (NMW) has to be paid in respect of...

Booming baby boomers

Community Care Market News (News) October 1999A study undertaken by Help the Aged and MORI has found that people between the ages of 50...

Women suffer poverty in old age

Community Care Market News (News) October 1999In contrast to the findings discussed in the report above, a separate survey undertaken by Help the Aged...

BUPA launches guide for older people

Community Care Market News (News) October 1999BUPA has produced a guide for older people which aims to provide information on a range of issues...

Sunrise due to open new development

Community Care Market News (News) October 1999Sunrise Assisted Living Ltd is nearing completion of its first development in the UK, due to open next...