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Newborns taken into care on the rise

The number of newborns taken into care has increased by 136% over the past nine years, figures have revealed. Research by the Nuffield Family Justice...

Target Healthcare reports positive quarter following acquisitions

UK listed specialist investor Target Healthcare has added £31m worth of property and sites to its portfolio, its unaudited quarterly net asset value (NAV)...
Bridget Warr is Care Provider Alliance 's programme board chair

UKHCA chief exec to step down

UK Home Care Association (UKHCA) chief executive Bridget Warr will be stepping down from her position in April after eight years in the role. Warr...

Occupancy rates hit 89.4% high

Occupancy rates have a hit an all-time high and risen for the sixth consecutive year to 89.4% - surpassing the 89.3% figure in 2006...

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 warns of growing ‘care injustice’

A ‘growing care injustice’ could take shape unless access and quality improves in the country, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has warned. Its annual state...

LifeCare Residences reports £19m profit as it targets growth

LifeCare Residences reported a pre-tax profit of £19.5m (2017: £22.8m) in the year ended 31 March 2018, with the company operating three ‘fully sold-down’...

CAMHS referrals up 26%

The number of referrals to specialist child mental health services has increased by 26% over the last five years, research by the Education Policy...

Risk-averse councils hindering home improvements

Councils need staff who are brave enough to challenge the status quo and take risks when it comes to adapting or improving homes for...

Allied Healthcare unveils refreshed logo and branding

Care and support services provider Allied Healthcare has updated its branding and launched a new set of internal values. The rebrand comes five months after...