15 July, 2010
15 July, 2010
People to be given more choice and influence over their healthcare, says Care Services Minister.
13 July, 2010
New programme consolidates current best practice and lessons learned from earlier pilot activities.
12 July, 2010
Government publishes ‘Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS’ White Paper.
9 July, 2010
New regulations issued that bring into force specified provisions of the Equality Act 2010, including provision for the Equality and Human Rights Commission to issue Codes of Practice in connection with any matter addressed in the Act.
7 July, 2010
However, barriers to social care services need to be addressed to enable inclusion of marginalised communitites, says Social Care Institute for Excellence.
5 July, 2010
5 July, 2010
Regulations to be published this week will pave the way for landmark provisions to protect disabled people from discrimination and tackle the gender pay gap.
2 July, 2010
Includes announcement that Caring with Confidence programme will face early closure (column 296WH).
1 July, 2010
Charity supportive of general aims and focus of consultation, but believes that there are a number of issues that 'deserve greater prominence'.
30 June, 2010
Government announcement as draft regulations laid which would reduce government contributions into child trust funds from August 2010.
30 June, 2010
Response to government figures showing that free care policy costs £376m a year.
30 June, 2010
New NHS figures also show that the number caring for over 50 hours a week has doubled since 2001.
18 June, 2010
Action taken to protect existing users and enable Fund to manage within allocated budgets for 2010/2011.
17 June, 2010
Information updated to reflect changes in legislation and policy affecting older people over the last year.
16 June, 2010
Provision of good information and support is essential to give disabled people the best chances.
15 June, 2010
Disabled people are more likely than the wider population to experience targeted violence or hostility, says Citizens Advice.
14 June, 2010
New research issued to launch Carers Week shows that, despite saving the UK £87 billion per year, most carers have had to give up leisure and social activities.
14 June, 2010
Inquiry launched into whether public bodies and transport providers are fulfilling obligations to prevent harassment.
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