http://www.communitycare.co.uken-gbWed, 07 May 2008 13:45:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/07/108116/private-providers-must-show-star-quality.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/07/108116/private-providers-must-show-star-quality.htmlAlmost one-third of private care providers in England are only adequate or poor, according to a new star rating system by the Commission for Social Care Inspection.Wed, 07 May 2008 13:45:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/06/104087/elderly-people.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/05/06/104087/elderly-people.htmlThere are over 11 million elderly people in the United Kingdom, according to the most recent census.Tue, 06 May 2008 09:48:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/24/107973/lord-darzi-vows-to-consider-case-to-strengthen-inspectorate-bill.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/24/107973/lord-darzi-vows-to-consider-case-to-strengthen-inspectorate-bill.htmlDepartment of Health minister Lord Darzi has agreed to consider strengthening legislation to create the new Care Quality Commission after current proposals were criticised as too vague by peers in a debate this week.Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:31:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/07/107815/gscc-thousands-face-de-registration-threat-for-missing-deadline.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/07/107815/gscc-thousands-face-de-registration-threat-for-missing-deadline.htmlThe General Social Care Council has revealed that thousands of social workers missed last week's deadline to renew their registration, and now have seven days to comply.Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:57:00 GMThttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/01/107751/healthcare-commission-launches-safety-probe-at-mental-health-trust.htmlhttp://communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/04/01/107751/healthcare-commission-launches-safety-probe-at-mental-health-trust.htmlThe Healthcare Commission has today launched an investigation into patient safety at West London Mental Health NHS Trust.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 07:47:00 GMT