Opportunities beckon for care home sector, says report
The UK care home sector is ‘brimming with opportunities’ for providers as long as they are prepared to adapt and innovate.
Accountancy firm Grant Thornton...
Safety net ‘dangerously weak’ for older people at home
The safety net for older people living at home is ‘dangerously weak’, with the number of over 65s without proper care and in poor...
John Tonkiss confirmed as McCarthy & Stone chief executive
McCarthy & Stone has appointed John Tonkiss as its chief executive officer, taking up the role with immediate effect.
He had been interim chief executive...
Delayed transfers of care numbers fall 19%
The number of delayed transfers of care fell in August by 19% year on year, official government figures report.
There were 145,617 delayed days during...
Regulator launches fees consultation
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has published its consultation on fees that it proposes to charge providers in 2019/20.
The regulator is making specific proposals...
Friends of the Elderly subsidiary exits council contracts
Friends of the Elderly subsidiary Triangle Community Services chose to withdraw from ‘all significant public authority contracts’ during the last financial year as it...
LaingBuisson announces the acquisition of Good Care Guide
LaingBuisson has acquired a controlling interest in Good Care Guide, one of the leading websites to find, rate and review children’s nurseries, care homes and...
Independent Age CEO steps down
Janet Morrison (pictured) has stepped down as chief executive of Independent Age with immediate effect after nearly 12 years.
The older people’s charity said it...
Fee increases buoy nurseries market as number of places shrink
Valued at £5.5bn in 2018, the UK market for formal childcare is growing rapidly in value terms at a time when the number of...
Good guidance practice issued to care providers
Good practice guidance has been issued by the ombudsman to help adult social care providers improve their services.
The 25-page document gives real-life examples of...
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