ADSS appointment

The Association of Directors of Social Services (ADSS) has appointed Hampshire council’s director of children’s services, John Coughlan, as its new president.ADSS represents all...

New look board for UKHCA

The UK Home Care Association (UKHCA) has announced that Mike Padgham of Twenty Four 7 Care Services Ltd will take over from Fiona Street...

Caring Group boosts training base

Specialist care provider, The Caring Homes Group has acquired the Surrey-based Training in Care Limited (TIC) for an undisclosed amount as part of its...

New Ofsted board members appointed

Secretary of State for Education and Skills Alan Johnson has announced the appointment of individual members of the new Ofsted board to join chair...

ADSS appointment

John Coughlan, Hampshire council’s director of children’s services, has been appointed president of the Association of Directors of Social Services (ADSS).ADSS represents all directors...

Kids Allowed head entrepreneurial accolade

Jennie Johnson, managing director of Kids Allowed, has been named Entrepreneurial Woman of the Future at the inaugural Women of the Future Awards.Ms Johnson...

Another setback for Just Learning?

After an inquest ruled that the death of Georgina Hollick at Just Learning’s Cambourne nursery was accidental, it has been widely reported that the...

Groupama appointments

Groupama Insurance has strengthened its senior management team with the appointments of Allison Andrews as head of partnership solutions and Lynn Harris as head...

New board members at UKHCA

The homecare sector’s professional representative organisation, UKHCA, has announced the results of election to the its board.Mike Padgham of Twenty Four 7 Care Services...

Top award a personal best for BUPA care home staff

BUPA Care Homes’ ‘Personal Best’ programme, which encourages carers to provide a truly individual service, has beaten off competition from 15 other companies to...