Disability Rights Commission
Work and pension secretary Andrew Smith has announced five appointments, including four re-appointments, to the Disability Rights Commission (DRC). The appointments, with immediate effect,...
Oldham appoints new director
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council has announced the appointment of Veronica Jackson as executive director of social services and health. She moves to the position...
Hammersmith and Fulham appointment
Hammersmith and Fulham Council has announced the appointment of Sarah McClinton as assistant director, community care. McClinton has been acting assistant director since summer...
Chair of DLA Advisory Board
Anne Spaight has been appointed as chair of the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) Advisory Board. She will replace Professor Rodney Grahame, who retires on...
New MIND chair of trustees
Mental health charity MIND has announced the appointment of David Henry as chair of trustees. Henry is a qualified social worker who has been...
Four Seasons expands Scottish team
Four Seasons Health Care has announced a number of new recruits to its team in Scotland, where it operates 50 care homes.Alison Whelan joins...
NHP board appointment
NHP plc has announced the appointment of John Murphy to the main board with immediate effect. Murphy joined NHP in November last year as...
New standards could force up home care fees
Community Care Market News (News) February 2003Independent domiciliary care providers could be forced to increase their fees by as much as 20% to cover...
Elizabeth Finn trustees
The Elizabeth Finn Trust has announced the appointment of Charles Anson and Lady Toulson to its board of trustees. Anson is a director of...
Birmingham director
Birmingham City Council has announced the appointment of Thomas Dervin as strategic director of social care and health.Dervin is currently director of Newcastle social...