Regard takes racks up another take over

Complex needs carer The Regard Partnership continues its strong performance of 2006 with the acquisition of the five facility group Community Support Homes.In a...

BUPA makes first post-hospital sale deal

In its first acquisitive move since announcing the sell off of the hospitals run by its acute division, BUPA has announced that its care...

Healthcare investments still a positive bet

Investment prospects are set to continue on a positive trajectory for the healthcare sector for at least another twelve months according to the latest...

Asquith changes hands in £95m secondary buy-out

Asquith Nurseries, which has been owned by Lyceum Capital since 2001, has been sold to new private equity investors Dawnay, Day Principal Investments and...

Dramatic jump in sales and profits at DCM

Following last year’s loss and a series of imponderables and glitches in its accounts, DCM (Optical Holdings) has reported a remarkable leap in sales...

BUPA buys into high street wellness concept

BUPA has strengthened its position in the preventive health and wellbeing sector after agreeing a £6.7m partnership deal with AIM listed health and leisure...

Optimistic outlook for PMI sector as demand for corporate cover rises

The number of people with PMI policies in the UK or enrolled in medical schemes self-insured by employers, rose by 1.5% in 2006 to...

Southern Cross sale and leaseback a winner

In its latest acquisitive move Southern Cross has revealed that its business model is now so solid that an outlay of almost £100m to...

Saga and AA to merge

An unlikely pairing of Saga, the insurance and travel agency for over 50 year olds, and the Automobile Association (AA), the UK breakdown service...

Swanton keeps building

Swanton Care & Community, the care provider for young adults and children with complex needs, has acquired the South Wales operator Maesteilo Care Homes...