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...

Long term care guidelines launched for people with MS

Community Care Market News (News) August 1999The Multiple Sclerosis Society and Leonard Cheshire have joined forces to produce new long term care standards for...

PPP lifetime on move

Community Care Market News (News) August 1999Following the acquisition of Guardian Royal Exchange (including PPP healthcare) by Sun Life and Provincial Holdings earlier this...

Population estimates

Community Care Market News (News) August 1999Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics show an increase in the number of people aged 85...

New Norwich Union bond to fund long term care

Community Care Market News (News) August 1999Norwich Union has launched a new long term care bond designed to help pay for people's future care...

BDA directory

Community Care Market News (News) August 1999The British Deaf Association (BDA) has published a directory of deaf organisations and services in the UK. The...

DoH guidance issued on NHS care

Community Care Market News (News) August 1999The Department of Health has issued interim guidance to health and local authorities following the Court of Appeal...

Housing adaptations a postcode lottery

Community Care Market News (News) August 1999A new report from The Royal Association for Disability and Rehabilitation (RADAR) and Age Concern claims that securing...

Mencap guide to support

Community Care Market News (News) August 1999Mencap has released a new booklet and video on best practice in providing support to people with a...