Care Inspectorate appoints new chief executive
Peter Macleod has been appointed chief executive of the Care Inspectorate.
Macleod (pictured) has been director of children’s services and chief social worker at Renfrewshire...
CQC review finds ‘inconsistent’ experiences for older people
Older people’s experiences of health and care support in a West Midlands county have been found to be ‘inconsistent’, a report by the care...
Government to provide £350m to support children with complex needs
The government will provide an extra £350m for specialist support and tailored facilities for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Education Secretary Damian...
Social care green paper delayed
The government has delayed the publication of its social care green paper until the new year.
A Department of Health and Social Care spokesperson said...
Millions of older people face postcode lottery for care, report finds
Over four million older people live in areas of the UK where demand for social care services outstrips availability, a report has said.
According to...
‘Relentless’ staff shortages leaving homecare fragile, says report
The homecare sector will continue to struggle with ‘relentless’ staff shortages unless it reforms the way it commissions services, according to a report by...
Care Management Group sold to AMP Capital
Care Management Group (CMG), a leading care provider for people with learning disabilities, has been sold to Australian investment manager AMP Capital.
The cost of...
Four Seasons starts search for buyer
Four Seasons Health Care is to launch a formal sales process in January in efforts to restabilise the troubled business.
A sale is excepted to complete...
CareTech financial director dies
Michael Hill, group financial director at CareTech Holdings, has died suddenly.
He passed away on Sunday 9 December, the company said.
CareTech’s executive chairman Farouq Sheikh...
CMA threatens legal action against Care UK over admin fees
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ordered Care UK to refund more than £3m in compensation to residents it said have been unlawfully...
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