Scottish statistics show reduction in LA home care
Community Care Market News (News) December 1998The number of people receiving state-funded home care in Scotland fell by just over 9000 in 1997, following...
No NMW adjustment in local government settlement
Community Care Market News (News) December 1998The government has published details of its local government finance settlement for social services in 1999/2000. The total...
Hartlepool home redeveloped as extra care facility
A former sheltered housing scheme run by Hartlepool council has reopened following a £1.8m redevelopment by Anchor Trust. Funding was provided through the Single...
Report on empowering independent living
Community Care Market News (News) November 1998A new report published by the Hope Network (Housing for Older People in Europe) identifies the key principles...
Image crisis for social services
Social services directors have requested urgent talks with government and other relevant organisations regarding the way social services are presented to the public over...
New therapy services directory launched
Community Care Market News (News) November 1998A new directory of therapy services to encourage new approaches and share expertise, was launched this month by...
Joint reviews highlight scope for improvements
Two joint reviews of social services departments were published this month by the Audit Commission/Social Services Inspectorate. Both Hertfordshire and Rochdale social services were...
Scottish Provident launches new long term care cover
Community Care Market News (News) November 1998Scottish Provident has entered the long term care insurance market following detailed research into the market among independent...
Anger over DSS increases
Community Care Market News (News) November 1998Care home organisations have expressed anger at the increases in income support for care home residents with preserved...
DETR responds positively to consultation
Community Care Market News (News) November 1998Home improvement agencies have welcomed the announcement by housing minister Hilary Armstrong that an element of specific central...
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