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One year on from Danshell’s acquisition of the majority of Castlebeck’s estate, CCMn meets Debra Moore, who discusses how it has turned the homes...

Employers running care homes may be forced to increase their wage bills for 'sleep-in' workers in line with National Minimum Wage Regulations (NMW) following recent decisions by the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT). It's common practice in the care sector to pay workers a fixed fee for 'sleep-in' night shifts instead of a higher hourly rate. However, following the recent decisions of Esparon v Slavikovska and Whittlestone v BJP Home Support, these workers may now be entitled to NMW for the duration of these shifts.

One year on from Danshell’s acquisition of the majority of Castlebeck’s estate, CCMn meets Debra Moore, who discusses how it has turned the homes around and the main issues affecting the learning disability care sector.

Like other local councils, Birmingham city council has been faced with the challenge of improving the quality of services it offers, while significantly reducing...

CCMn meets David Pearson, who took on the leadership of the Association of Directors of Adult Socical Services earlier this year to find out...

CCMn meets David Pearson, who took on the leadership of the Association of Directors of Adult Socical Services earlier this year to find out what his plans are during his presidency.

It will come as no surprise that demographic fundamentals (a large increase in the number of older people) and a huge national shortage of...

Trowers & Hamlins’ Kyle Holling looks into the legal ramificationsThe Supreme Court decision in P vs Cheshire West and Cheshire council and another and...

Sanctuary Housing Association reported revenues of £474m for the year ended 31 March 2013, a 9.8% increase on the previous year’s £431.5m.Sanctuary Care accounted...

Newly-listed The Cambian Group has acquired three further education colleges for young people with learning disabilities, autism, profound and multiple learning disabilities and complex health and behavioural needs from Mencap for an undisclosed sum.