title: The need for single registration care homes 1: current provision.
abstract: Successive governments have committed themselves to care in the community, with emphasis on people staying in their own homes for as long as possible.
authors.affiliation: Gerontological Nursing Programme and Hazel Heath is Chair RCN Forum for Nurses Working with Older People.
authors.forename: Pauline
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ford
keywords: Nursing homes; Residential care