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News Archive - May 2011

Arthur Rank Centre - Computers for Rural People

The Arthur Rank Centre is committed to supporting the rural community, and has set up the "Computers for Rural People" scheme to provide computers at very low cost to encourage people to take the first step. To find out if you are eligible please Click Here
26/05/2011
   

The Ambassadors - Monthly email bulletin

Each month we will be letting you know about:
- What is happening with the Ambassadors project
- What you can get involved in.
- How you can have your say and take part in community initiatives
- How you can make sure shops and services across Herefordshire are friendly for people with learning disabilities to use.

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26/05/2011
   
Regulator raises elderly care concerns
www.bbc.co.uk   

Serious concerns have been raised by the NHS care regulator about the way some hospitals in England look after elderly patients. The Care Quality Commission three had failed to meet lega standards for givng patients enough food and drink and treating them in a dignified way...Read More

26/05/2011
   

'Many councils may have social care cuts ruled illegal'
www.communitycare.co.uk

Many councils could have their adult care budgets ruled illegal on the back of a High Court judgement yesterday, the president of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services has warned...Read More

23/05/2011
   

Herefordshire Disability United open meeting     www.herefordshiredisabilityunited.org.uk/

On Wednesday 15th June, during National Carers Week, HDU are holding an Open Meeting and would like to invite you to attend. For more information about the event Click Here or to download the program Click Here

23/05/2011
   

'CQC accused of management failure as inspections fall '
www.communitycare.co.uk

The Care Quality Commission has been accused of a "massive failure in management" after figures revealed that the number of inspectors employed by the regulator remained the same while inspections fell by 70%...Read More

19/05/2011
   

'Service users should get direct payments for residential care'
www.communitycare.co.uk

Restrictions on giving service users direct payments to buy long-term residential care should be abolished to increase choice and control, today's Law Commission report has proposed...Read More

18/05/2011
   



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