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Better care, higher standards

A charter for long term care

  • Document type:
    Publication
  • Author:
    Department of Health, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions
  • Published date:
    1 December 1999
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    1999
  • Pages:
    22
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown Copyright

This national charter tells anyone who needs care or support over the long term where they can expect local housing, health and social services to set standards for the services they provide and what to do if these expectations are not met.

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