13 December, 2010
13 December, 2010
Trailblazers launched where disabled people can combine money from different state funding streams to be spent on whatever they think most appropriate for their needs.
9 December, 2010
Local authorities asked to submit outlines of creative and innovative models to enhance the quality of services and to devolve responsibility away from government.
8 December, 2010
New NHS guide for housing and health professionals aimed at ensuring people nearing the end of their life receive high quality care.
3 December, 2010
New regulations that establish pilot schemes in England to enable disabled people over 18 to exercise greater choice and control over certain services available to them, known as the ‘Right to Control’.
2 December, 2010
Report outlines an analysis of the problems with the current system and the priorities for reform, and seeks views on how the issues should be tackled.
2 December, 2010
30 November, 2010
Consultation on proposal to create a unified Courts and Tribunal Service.
26 November, 2010
Success rests on good investment and if local authorities pass on cuts to care and support services many of the welcome measures in the Strategy will be undermined.
25 November, 2010
Department of Health sets out the government's priorities for carers and identifies actions that will be taken over the next four years to ensure best possible outcomes.
25 November, 2010
Of the 152 councils responsible for adult social care services in England, 95% are performing well or excellently, says the Care Quality Commission.
24 November, 2010
New DWP research that builds on lessons learnt from LinkAge Plus.
18 November, 2010
Department of Health publishes series of information sheets covering a range of topics including personalised care planning and care co-ordination.
17 November, 2010
Plans will enable older people to feel the direct benefits of personalisation with greater freedom and control over their care and support.
17 November, 2010
Charity welcomes funding to enable people to take breaks from caring, but believes the money should be used innovatively to ensure that families get support which fits their needs.
16 November, 2010
Department of Health publishes government’s plans for adult social care.
16 November, 2010
New BBC research reveals that 8% of those who responded carried out personal care within the last month.
12 November, 2010
Equality and Human Rights Commission seeks views on the how the human rights of older people are respected in home care.
10 November, 2010
More detail on investment, that includes up to £300 million per annum for 'reablement', to be published alongside the 2011-12 NHS operating framework.
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