Will Halloween reprieve for Southern Cross be enough?

Southern Cross Healthcare, the UK’s largest long term care provider which saw its stock market value plummet last month after admitting that it was...

Acquisition at Swanton takes it up a league

Supported living provider Swanton Care & Community has posted results for the year ending 31 December 2007 which show that the company tripled its...

No takeover for Claimar

Investment broker Brewin Dolphin has said that despite shares in the Birmingham-based homecare provider Claimar Care sinking below 8p, a takeover bid is not...

Could the credit crunch prove fruitful for housing with care?

Registered social landlords developing affordable housing for the elderly could benefit from the effects of the credit crunch if they retain strong relationships with...

Manchester builder with £47m care plan

Manchester-based building firm Villafont Homes has announced plans to enter the care home construction business as part of efforts to embark on operations away...

Strong performance at Primary Health Properties (PHP)

PHP, the real estate investment trust (REIT) that invests in UK primary healthcare, has reported a strong set of results for the 18 months...

UK flexible health and care market remains flat

The UK flexible health and care staffing market has remained flat during the past four years, with many health and care recruitment agencies facing...

Progress at BHSF

Solid performance and new developments made 2007 a significant year for the Birmingham health cash plan provider BHSF. BHSF Group Limited, the non-trading holding company,...

Advent acquires Craegmoor from LGV

LGV Capital Limited has disposed of its last remaining healthcare investment after selling Craegmoor to private equity firm Advent International for a reported £290m.LGV...

Political risk hits Apex Nursing

The year to 31 March 2007 appears to have been an annus horribilis for nursing and care sector employment agency Apex Nursing Care Services...