RNIB accreditation scheme

Community Care Market News (News) April 1999The Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) is to launch an accreditation scheme for nursing and residential...

DoH launches carer award

Community Care Market News (News) June 1999Health Minister John Hutton has this month launched a Caring for Carers award which aims to highlight the...

Hanover highlights advantages of extra care

Community Care Market News (News) June 1999Hanover Housing Group has published a report based on research carried out at its extra care housing units....

Increase in numbers of children looked after by local authorities

Community Care Market News (News) June 1999Detailed figures on the number of children looked after by local authorities in England were published this month...

Audley Court new developments

Community Care Market News (News) June 1999Audley Court has opened a new independent housing development, in partnership with Barnardo's Developments, at Hollins Hall, Hampsthwaite,...

Joint charters to set clear standards

Community Care Market News (News) June 1999The Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions has published a consultation document and draft guidance on...

Sheltered housing consortium agrees campaign

Community Care Market News (News) June 1999Over 40 housing associations and professional groups have agreed a joint national strategy to be implemented over the...

Carers lack support

Community Care Market News (News) June 1999The Carers National Association (CNA) has published a new report, based on a study by Loughborough University, which...

Social services expenditure statistics

Community Care Market News (News) June 1999The Department of Health has published a statistical bulletin on social services expenditure in 1997-98. Main points include:* In...

PPP Lifetime launches new funding product

Community Care Market News (News) June 1999PPP Lifetime Care has launched a new product aimed at older people with immediate care needs. Entitled, Secured...