Increasing scale

Against a backdrop of a tough housing market, it is not surprising if organisational ‘rightsizing’ and reorganisations become more common in the retirement housing...

Route to scale

LaingBuisson’s Social Care Conference covered several areas, including investor sentiment, the Casey commission, and the regulatory environment. It also looked in-depth at the homecare,...

Reaping the rewards

Navigating the complexities of solar panel installation can be challenging for care providers. Richard Hearn, divisional director – head of social care at Howden...

An essential pillar

Dr Krishan Ramdoo, founder and chief executive officer of TympaHealth, discusses the importance of prioritising ear and hearing health in care settings Hearing loss is...

A simple fact

Delegates at the Homecare Association’s annual conference learnt about care services in Australia, Spain and Sweden. The conference also covered AI, regulation, workforce and...

Flow of funds

Cushman & Wakefield has released its latest quarterly market update on the older people’s care home sector. The market has not suffered a ‘hangover’...

Wait and see

Investors, bankers, consultants and providers attended LaingBuisson’s annual investing conference in April. Deal activity in the care sector is happening but it may be...

A destructive force

Care homes are susceptible to various insurance claims, including those resulting from flood damage. Richard Hearn, divisional director – head of social care at...

Driving change

Hosted by Coutts and sponsored by Trowers & Hamlins, LaingBuisson brought together leaders from across the sector to discuss sustainability and the journey to...

Long journey ahead

Some of the immediate challenges the sector faces were addressed at Care England’s annual conference. But many more could be coming down the line....