http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/publications/public-bodies/health-and-social-care/ Health and social care en Copyright © 1998-2008 European Services Strategy Unit 2006-11-27T11:55:40Z European Services Strategy Unit, Duagh, Camp, Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland. Chris Croome Health and social care daily 1 2001-04-13T12:00Z http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/publications/public-bodies/health-and-social-care/does-excelcare-really/ An investigation into the transfer of 10 residential care homes by Essex County Council to Excelcare Holdings PLC. Copyright © 1998-2008 European Services Strategy Unit en Dexter Whitfield 2007-05-11T15:56:52Z care homes, residential care, Excelcare, Essex County Council, privatisation, TUPE, quality of care, tax haven Copyright © 1998-2008 European Services Strategy Unit http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/publications/public-bodies/health-and-social-care/good-hope-hospital-and-the-health-care-market/ A critical commentary on the main proposals in, and potential consequences of, the Foundation Development Plan. In addition, it provides an overview of the government’s markestisation strategy for the NHS which will impose new financial and operational difficulties, risks and costs for the Good Hope Hospital. Commissioned by Patient and Public Involvement Forum, East Birmingham (March 2006). Copyright © 1998-2008 European Services Strategy Unit en Dexter Whitfield 2006-11-28T16:59:23Z health care, marketisation, hospitals, NHS, gaming, outsourcing, Copyright © 1998-2008 European Services Strategy Unit http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/publications/public-bodies/health-and-social-care/caring-for-people-not-making-markets/ A response to Durham County Council plans for Phase 2 of Investing in Modern Services for Older People by Durham County UNISON The report examines the limits of expanding the social care market in the County, the impact of further homes closures and analyses the options. The County Council voted narrowly to stop further closures following a UNISON and community campaign. Copyright © 1998-2008 European Services Strategy Unit en Dexter Whitfield 2006-11-28T16:44:30Z care in the community, Durham, outsourcing, home helps, employment, impact on local economy, Copyright © 1998-2008 European Services Strategy Unit http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/publications/public-bodies/health-and-social-care/east-of-england-health-sust-dev/ This major study quantifies the impact of the Health and Social Care system on the economy, labour market, social inclusion and the environment in the East of England. It includes sections on defining Sustainable Development; health inequalities; health and social care employment in the East of England; procurement of goods and services; planned growth, regional strategies and sustainability; opportunities, barriers and challenges to sustainable development in health and social care. The study was commissioned by the East of England Public Health Group, the Department of Health and the Health Development Agency, together with regional partners such as the East of England Development Agency, East of England Regional Assembly, Norfolk Suffolk and Cambridge Workforce Development Confederation, Environment Agency and Strategic Health Authorities in the region. The project also included widespread consultation with a range of stakeholders and partners across the region. Copyright © 1998-2008 European Services Strategy Unit en Alex Nunn 2004-03-31T11:14:16Z Sustainable Development, sustainability, health economy, social care economy, health and social care economy, footprint, corporate social responsibility, corporate citizen, impact assessment, sustainable development, procurement, health care spending, jobs, Copyright © 1998-2008 European Services Strategy Unit http://www.european-services-strategy.org.uk/publications/public-bodies/health-and-social-care/the-health-and-social-care-economy-in-the-nort/ The NWRA's contribution to the North West Investment Plan for Health, this report is a comprehensive analysis of the health and social care economy. It shows how health and social care accounts for 7.3% of GDP and directly and indirectly supports 14.8% of employment in the region's economy (2003). Copyright © 1998-2008 European Services Strategy Unit en Alex Nunn 2004-03-23T14:54:28Z Health, Social Care, Economy, Sustainable Development, Public Sector Economy, NWRA, North West Regional Assembly. Copyright © 1998-2008 European Services Strategy Unit