31 August, 2010
31 August, 2010
New guidance for inspectors and assessors designed to help ensure robust scrutiny of human rights issues within the Commission's essential standards of quality and care.
31 August, 2010
New research carried out for the former Department for Children Schools and Families.
27 August, 2010
Government must consider the effect of budget cuts on vulnerable groups and decisions should be evidence-based, fair and transparent.
26 August, 2010
Government Equalities Office launches consultation to seek views on proposals for draft regulations for the specific duties and the list of public bodies that will be subject to the duties.
26 August, 2010
Treasury has not considered impact on disabled people, say Disability Alliance, Disability Law Service and The Disability Charities Consortium.
26 August, 2010
20 August, 2010
Potential 40 percent cut could lead to temporary accommodation and outreach services being axed, says National Housing Federation.
13 August, 2010
New report by Voluntary Organisations Disability Group highlights the importance of the government working with the voluntary sector to improve social care and save money.
9 August, 2010
New statutory instrument that provides for the coming into force of specified provisions of the 2010 Act, including in relation to the definition of 'disability'; the duty to make 'reasonable adjustments'; and exceptions to the equality of terms provisions.
5 August, 2010
New report by Opportunity Links highlights variation in progress of local councils in delivering joined up, universal information and advice services.
29 July, 2010
Minister for Care Services seeks views on the key priorities that will have the greatest impact on improving carers' lives in the next four years.
28 July, 2010
Priorities include making sure care is centred on people's needs and protects their rights.
27 July, 2010
New regulations issued in relation to the repeal in England of the existing registration system for health and adult social care providers under the Care Standards Act 2000.
27 July, 2010
Coalition government is committed to ensuring severely disabled people receive the support they need, says Lord Freud.
26 July, 2010
Decision to be made on whether Fund remains a separate government agency or whether councils take on responsibility for administering payments for disabled people as part of personal budgets.
26 July, 2010
Measures backed by £5 million over five years for the voluntary sector to support respite for carers of all ages.
26 July, 2010
New Order that gives the Local Government Ombudsman powers to investigate complaints about privately arranged or funded adult social care.
21 July, 2010
Department of Health tasks commission to report within a year on how best to reform the social care funding system.
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