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9 Apr 2008 11:34

Care UK PLC09 April 2008 9 April 2008 Care UK Plc ("Care UK or "the group") Response to Department of Health Announcement Care UK Plc, the leading health and social care provider, notes today'sannouncement by the Department of Health (DoH) regarding the second wave ofIndependent Sector Treatment Centre (ISTC) procurement. The group is pleased to note that the DoH has indicated that Care UK's twoManchester CATS projects and Partnership Health Group's ISTC in Southampton areproceeding towards financial close. The Essex ISTC contract has now been transferred to local ownership. We believethat the management of the Essex ISTC contract by the local commissioningauthorities is a positive step. However, a significant number of issues remainto be resolved in order for this project to reach financial close. We continueto work closely with the local Trusts to achieve this. Interim results for the six months ended 31 March, 2008 are expected to beannounced on 19 May, 2008. Should any of the ISTC contracts reach financialclose prior to this, we will make the appropriate announcement. - Ends - For further information, please contact: Care UK Plc 01206 752552Mike Parish, Chief ExecutivePaul Humphreys, Finance Director Weber Shandwick Financial 020 7067 0700Louise Robson or Stephanie Badjonat This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange