Former ADASS president appointed interim chief inspector of adult social care
James Bullion has been appointed interim chief inspector of adult social care and integrated care at the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Bullion is currently executive...
Care bodies merge to strengthen representation
National Care Association (NCA) and Registered Nursing Home Association (RNHA) have merged to create a more united voice.
The two organisations, both established in the...
Pegasus shifts towards becoming build to rent developer
Later living business Pegasus is moving towards becoming a build to rent (BtR) developer and operator.
It has secured an investment loan facility from Barclays...
Video on cyber attacks aims to raise awareness among care providers
A video to raise awareness of the impact of cyber attacks on adult social care providers has been produced by the Better Security, Better...
Ambient Support launches assistive technology grant
Ambient Support has set aside a £30,000 fund as part of an initiative to help increase independence and choice for people supported in its...
Regulator takes action against specialist supported housing provider
The Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) has published an enforcement notice for Auckland Home Solutions CIC and made three statutory appointments to its board.
Auckland,...
CQC staff to strike as pay row escalates
An escalation of a pay dispute will see hundreds of staff at the Care Quality Commission (CQC) strike at the end of the month...
Average CQC fine rises 242% post-pandemic, analysis reveals
The health and social care watchdog is prosecuting and fining care homes and registered providers more now than before the pandemic, analysis from law...
HC-One staff balloted over pay hike
HC-One staff are being balloted on whether to accept a pay deal that will see those on the lowest band receive a 9.6% rise...
Care sector architect firm becomes employee owned
A care sector architect firm has transitioned into an employee ownership trust (EOT).
KWL Architects was founded by directors Philip Lewis and Neil Ross, who...