Advisory service for Bolton
Bolton council has announced the setting up of five advisory groups to work closely with users of social services. The groups will make recommendations...
Quantum Care chief executive
David Brown, chief executive of Quantum Care, has retired. He is replaced by Hazel Tait, former chief executive of Community Support Services.Peggy Dyer, chief...
Essex looking for host carers
Essex county council has launched a 'Home Share Day Scheme' which aims to provide day care for older residents in a family environment. The...
New directors for Croydon and Hillingdon
Hannah Miller has been appointed director of social services at Croydon council. She joins Croydon from the London borough of Islington where she was...
Kent invests in specialist care
Kent county council is to invest £350,000 in equipment for special care units at the council's day centres for people with learning disabilities. The...
Lancashire homes to close
Lancashire county council is to close three of its 54 homes for elderly people in order to raise capital receipts and achieve revenue savings....
NHP interim results
Nursing Home Properties (NHP) plc has announced this month interim figures for the six month period to 31 March 1998. Turnover has increased by...
All change at Manchester Care
Sylvia Edwards, formerly chief executive of Manchester Care (see separate article below), has joined Rochefort Healthcare, based in Windsor, as group operations controller.Huw John,...
Tamaris figures
Tamaris plc announced this month its preliminary figures for the year ended 31 March 1998. Turnover has jumped 87% from £19.12m to £35.71m, reflecting...
Concern over ruling on top-ups
Community Care Market News (News) June 1998Social services directors and care home groups have warned of the considerable disruption and distress likely to be...
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