ICHA drops ‘independent’ from name to better reflect membership
The Independent Children’s Homes Association has changed its name to better reflect its support for all providers of residential children’s care in England and...
Peers question role of private equity in care homes
The level of regulatory requirements over private equity ownership of care homes has been questioned in House of Lords.
Speaking during a debate, titled Private...
MPs raise modern slavery concerns in adult social care
The risk of modern slavery in adult social care supply chains should be evaluated by local authorities as part of the due diligence processes...
Care users need stronger human rights protections, says committee
Gaps remain in how vulnerable people are protected in care settings, leaving their human rights at risk of being breached.
A Joint Committee on Human...
Court ruling could have ‘significant cost implications’ for providers
Care providers who employ workers on zero-hours contracts on a permanent basis have been urged to review their holiday entitlement and pay arrangements following...
Filled posts in adult social care drops highlighting recruitment challenges
The number of filled posts in adult social care has fallen by 50,000, highlighting the recruitment and retention challenges facing the sector.
This is the...
Loveday & Co launches respite service
Loveday & Co has launched a respite service to complement its existing portfolio of provision comprising homecare, day club and residential nursing care.
Recover at...
Problems in adult social care ‘deepening’, says ADASS
Two-thirds of council directors (67%) reported care providers in their area had closed, ceased trading or handed back council contracts in the past six...
Retirement living rental provides ‘unique opportunity’, says JLL
The retirement living rental market is forecast to grow by £2.65bn over the next five years, as customers look for greater flexibility and investors...
HICA and former manager fined following sexual abuse of resident
Humberside Independent Care Association (HICA) and a previous manager have been ordered to pay more than £154,000 for failing to protect a resident who...
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