Archive for the ‘Budget 2009’ Category

A dose of Budget reality for homecare
By Paul Roberts
www.caringforyourbusiness.co.uk
Will homecare benefit from the 2009 Budget? The answer is yes…and no.
Alistair Darling’s announcement of funding for 50,000 apprenticeships in the care sector appears to be a positive move.
However, rising fuel costs could cripple many homecare providers.
And there are fears that homecare will fall victim [...]

Here’s your chance Mr Chancellor to make social care a priority in 2009 Budget
By Paul Roberts
www.caringforyourbusiness.co.uk
 
When Chancellor Alistair Darling rises in the Commons at 12.30pm on Wednesday April 22 to unveil the 2009 Budget, how many times will he mention social care?
Once?  Twice, perhaps? Or is that too much to hope for? The Telegraph has [...]