RNS Number:3952S
Nomura International PLC (EMM)
24 November 2003

                        CONNECTED EXEPMT MARKET-MAKERS:
      Disclosure under rule 38.5 of the city code on Takeovers and Mergers



Dealing in                  THE INTERCARE GROUP PLC

Class of security           ORDINARY SHARES

Date of disclosure          24th NOVEMBER 2003

Date of dealing             21st NOVEMBER 2003

Name of EMM                 NOMURA INTERNATIONAL PLC

Contact name                Stephanie Winterflood

Telephone number            0207 521 2459

Name of connected offeree with whom connected THE INTERCARE GROUP PLC




Total number of securities purchased                 10,000


Highest price paid                                   2.77 GBP


Lowest price paid                                    2.77 GBP




Total number of securities sold                      N/A


Highest price paid                                   N/A GBP


Lowest price received                                N/A GBP






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