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Shortage of modern care home facilities presents opportunities
The South West has seen a net gain of just 101 bed spaces in four years, data from Christie & Co has revealed.
Since 2021,...
Children in care ‘uprooted’ during their studies, finds report
Educational instability is affecting thousands of children and young people who experience the care system, data obtained by Become has shown.
The charity said children...
Mechanism for SEND deficits extended for two years
The mechanism to keep special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) deficits off councils’ budgets will be extended for two years.
Since 2019, local authorities have...
Regulation change to allow more care leavers to access social housing
A change in legislation will aim to make it easier for young people leaving care to access social housing.
The change, which comes into force...
Amanda Holgate named interim CEO at Anchor
Amanda Holgate has been appointed as interim chief executive officer of Anchor after Sarah Jones decided to step down.
Jones, who left the business today,...
Care providers ‘working in the dark’ as pressures mount
Care providers are effectively ‘working in the dark’ as they have limited visibility of their organisation.
Almost half (48%) of providers reported lacking advanced visibility,...
‘Significant uncertainty’ remains over council budgets, MPs warn
Local authorities remain in a financially ‘precarious position’, with no government plan on how they will achieve a more sustainable footing, MPs have warned.
They...
Bupa invests in clinical training facility to support care workforce
Bupa has launched a clinical training facility to help boost skills among its care services staff.
Its facility, in Staines, Surrey, will train hundreds of...
Priory launches autism specialist career pathway
Priory has launched of an autism specialist career pathway for healthcare assistants and support workers.
Its pathway offers staff in existing roles the chance to...
Resilient operators with clear strategy ‘well-positioned to thrive’
Care home operators that can demonstrate resilient trade performance and a clear growth strategy are well-positioned to thrive despite ongoing challenges.
Providing an overview of...
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