Slip in occupancy at Care UK mitigated by contracts and support

Government funding and additional NHS and local authority short-term contracts as a response to Covid-19 partially mitigated the impact of falling occupancy at Care UK. During the year to 30 September 2021, average occupancy fell to 76.6%, from 83.3% in 2020. Despite the support and contracts, revenue declined slightly to £351.9m (2020: £363.5m), while it…