Services fail to meet needs of older carers

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Community Care Market News (News) November 1998New research published by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation concludes that services to support older carers looking after people...

Under Secretary of State for Health

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John Hutton has been appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health. He takes on responsibility for social care and mental health issues. Mr Hutton...

Report on empowering independent living

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Community Care Market News (News) November 1998A new report published by the Hope Network (Housing for Older People in Europe) identifies the key principles...

LGA appointment

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John Ransford has been appointed head of social affairs, health and housing at the Local Government Association (LGA).Currently chief executive at North Yorkshire county...

New therapy services directory launched

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Community Care Market News (News) November 1998A new directory of therapy services to encourage new approaches and share expertise, was launched this month by...

Kent aims to simplify grants process

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Kent county council has launched a document which aims to help people with disabilities through the process of applying for a grant to make...

Scottish Provident launches new long term care cover

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Community Care Market News (News) November 1998Scottish Provident has entered the long term care insurance market following detailed research into the market among independent...

£10m boost for social services in Kent

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Kent county council is proposing to invest an additional £10m into social services next year. Of that sum, £750,000 would be invested in respite...

Anger over DSS increases

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Community Care Market News (News) November 1998Care home organisations have expressed anger at the increases in income support for care home residents with preserved...

Local authorities urged to plan ahead for best value

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Local Government Minister Hilary Armstrong has urged local councils to start planning ahead for improvements in services. Speaking at a meeting of representatives from...
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