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Penalties for delayed discharge may cancel out increase in funding
- Author:
- BROWN David
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 25.4.02, 2002, pp.18-19.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Looks at the impact of the 2003-4 budget and its impact on social care. Although the 6 percent rise in social care spending seems generous, there is growing concern about extra costs for councils in relation to delayed discharge penalties.
Extent of bed-blocking fines system surprises health and care sectors
- Author:
- BROWN David
- Journal article citation:
- Community Care, 8.8.02, 2002, pp.16-17.
- Publisher:
- Reed Business Information
Discusses recent government consultation proposals which not only covers older people but could potentially include mental health patients, those leaving community hospitals, intermediate care and involve housing and other public sector departments.