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...

Older people’s care generating most investor interest, report shows

Healthcare real estate transactions in the UK reached £3.2bn in 2024, with older people’s care generating the most interest from investors. The transaction figure is...

Tom Arthur MSP appointed minister for social care and mental wellbeing

Tom Arthur MSP has been appointed as minister for social care and mental wellbeing, as part of a reshuffle in the Scottish cabinet. Arthur was...

Investment offers opportunity to align housing strategy with care reform

Government investment in social and affordable housing provides a ‘vital step’ towards supporting the growing social care needs of people in the UK. As well...