ICON to challenge LAs
Community Care Market News (News) June 1998The Independent Care Organisations Network (ICON) is collecting information on anti-competitive practices by local authorities which it will...
Scottish occupancy figures
Community Care Market News (News) June 1998Latest figures from the Scottish Office's Social Work Services Group show that occupancy rates had started to recover...
Residential care unpopular with users
Community Care Market News (News) June 1998A report published by Values into Action, The Cost of Opportunity, claims that people with learning disabilities do...
Application refused
Community Care Market News (News) June 1998A Registered Homes Tribunal has backed the decision of Liverpool city council to refuse an application to register...
Value of privacy and dignity
Community Care Market News (News) June 1998The key values of privacy, dignity, independence and choice are valued by care staff, residents and their relatives,...
Additional funds to support waiting list initiatives
Community Care Market News (News) June 1998The Department of Health has released details of the arrangements for the allocation of £65m which forms part...
Guide to disability benefits
Community Care Market News (News) June 1998The 23rd edition of the Disability Rights Handbook covering the period from April 1998 to April 1999 is...
CNA critical of NHS support
Community Care Market News (News) June 1998The Carers National Association (CNA) has published the findings of a survey, Ignored and Invisible? which claims that...
Minimum wage will cost £90m
Community Care Market News (News) June 1998A minimum wage of £3.60 could add £90m to the costs of private and voluntary care homes in...
IHA seeks closer links
Community Care Market News (News) June 1998The Independent Healthcare Association (IHA) has this month taken steps which aim to achieve greater credibility and strength...