Commission timescales ‘must be shorter’, say representative bodies
Baroness Louise Casey of Blackstock will chair an independent commission into social care but has been urged to move quickly on its progress by...
Somerset Care posts growing EBITDA despite challenges
Somerset Care expects occupancy in its residential homes to grow ‘modestly’ this financial year due to funding pressures reported by the local council –...
Saint Cecilia’s launches specialist care service
Saint Cecilia’s Care Group is expanding its offering by launching Asters, a specialist care service to support people over 16 who live with a...
Homecare providers at risk due to ‘unethical commissioning practices’
The Homecare Association has accused integrated care boards (ICBs) of ‘unethical commissioning practices’ in a letter to NHS England’s chief executive Amanda Pritchard.
It argues...
Triple Point appoints Atrato Partners as investment manager
Triple Point Social Housing REIT has appointed Atrato Partners Ltd as the company’s investment manager.
The appointment concludes a review process that was announced in...
Middleton Hall recruits Adam Wardale as director of hospitality
Middleton Hall Retirement Village has recruited Adam Wardale as its director of hospitality.
Wardale, who joined this month, has over 13 years of experience in...
‘No evidence’ social care is a government priority
The government has shown ‘no evidence’ social care is one of its top priorities, Professor Martin Green has told a conference.
Speaking during a Westminster...
Agincare establishes presence in the North
Agincare has acquired Norton Lees Care Home in Sheffield, South Yorkshire – its first setting in north of England.
It purchased the home from Affinity...
EHP agrees deal to support development of Yorkare settings
Elevation Healthcare Properties (EHP) has completed the acquisition of land and agreed forward-funding to support the development of three settings with Yorkare Homes.
The homes...
Swanton Care acquires disability support provider
Apposite Capital-backed Swanton Care and Community has acquired Alina Disability Support.
Alina provides care and support for children and adults with learning disabilities and other...