EAT makes decision on Cornwall Care
Community Care Market News (News) March 1998The Employment Appeals Tribunal (EAT) has delivered its judgment in the case of Cornwall Care ruling that although...
Health Committee hears evidence on prevalence of Berlin Walls
Community Care Market News (News) March 1998The Health Committee has this month heard evidence from the Department of Health (DoH), the Association of Directors...
Nursing costs of long term care
The Secretary of State for Health was asked (Hansard 27 January 1998 at column 201) what consultation the government has carried out on the...
Debate of the Age launched
Community Care Market News (News) March 1998Age Concern is coordinating the largest public consultation initiative ever undertaken in Britain, entitled The Millennium Debate of...
Time to invest in rehabilitation
Community Care Market News (News) March 1998Pressures on hospitals and long-term care facilities could be relieved if rehabilitation services were developed more widely, according...
Invalid care allowance
The Secretary of State for Social Security was asked (Hansard 21 January 1998 at column 566) if the Department of Social Security intends to...
RNHA response to open reporting
Community Care Market News (News) March 1998The Registered Nursing Home Association (RNHA) has published its response to the consultation document published by the government...
Partnership with private sector can help improve services
Community Care Market News (News) March 1998Local Government Minister Hilary Armstrong has challenged the private sector to bring new approaches to partnerships with local...
Building regulations to be changed
Community Care Market News (News) March 1998Construction Minister Nick Raynsford has announced that Part M of the Building Regulations, covering access and facilities for...
Discrepancy on top-ups
Community Care Market News (News) March 1998The Department of Health (DoH) is considering issuing guidance to local authorities over an apparent discrepancy regarding the...