FSB calls for inquiry

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has presented a report to Susan Deacon, Scottish minister for health and community care, which calls for the...

Stirling reorganises social work department

An independent review of the organisation of Stirling council will lead to the dismantling of the existing social work and housing department. The review,...

Ombudsman criticises Hampshire

The Local Government Ombudsman has published the results of an investigation into a complaint against Hampshire county council's social services department, recommending that the...

ANS confident

ANS plc will this month open a new purpose-built nursing home, aimed predominantly at the self-pay market. The Devonshire nursing home is adjacent to...

Approved list for Hackney

The London Borough of Hackney is compiling an approved list of domiciliary care and community support services suppliers to provide specialist care in the...

Blanchworth looks to expansion

Blanchworth Care Group, based in Gloucestershire, has confirmed plans to expand the group through both acquisition and development. In addition, around £1.5m will be...

Direct payments

The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 26 July 1999 at column 19) what assessment he has made of the implementation of...

Christie results

Christie Group, one of the leading business transfer agents in the long term care sector reflected the buoyant economy with revenues of £24.5m for...

WHC home care move

Westminster Health Care (WHC) has acquired 100% of the home care business previously owned in partnership with Mike Rogers, the former chief executive of...

SACHO loses chairman

Dr Colin Barron, chairman of the Scottish Association of Care Home Owners (SACHO) has resigned from the organisation following the sale of his nursing...