Independent providers under cut councils by almost half

Independent providers are supplying residential and domiciliary based care services in England at almost half the cost of in-house council provided equivalents according to...

Craegmoor’s sale imminent?

Specialist provider Craegmoor Healthcare could be put on the market sometime in the second half of 2008 if market rumours suggesting an NM Rothschild...

Strong performance by Shaw Healthcare

The Cardiff based not-for-profit residential care services provider Shaw Healthcare, which is currently sparking interest with its on going discussions with Devon county council,...

Adepta improves but is still in the red

In the year to 31 March 2007 Adepta, the trading brand of mentally and physically disabled care provider PentaHact, recorded a net trading loss...

Healthcare Homes set for sale?

Two and a half years after it was set up by a former Care UK head, the specialist residential care group Healthcare Homes is...

Good year at GPIC

The General Practice Investment Corporation strengthened its financial position on the back of increased income in the year to 31 March 2007.The company, which...

Deepening losses at Hospital Medical Group

Cosmetic surgery provider The Hospital Medical Group has posted a 24% increase in turnover to £25.5m for the year ended 31 May 2007 –...

BHFS changes hands

Bain Capital, one of the world’s largest private equity firms, has announced that it will purchase US-based major provider Bright Horizons Family Solutions (BHFS)...

Busy Bees continues growth

Busy Bees Childcare Ltd, the largest provider of childcare in the UK, has announced that it continues to pursue its policy of growth through...

First numbers from Continuum

A company formed by private equity firm 3i has posted its first financial statements.Holding company Continuum Care and Education Group Limited resulted from the...