Nourish integrates VCare’s eMAR to its suite of services
Nourish Care has introduced VCare Systems to its suite of electronic medication administration record (eMAR) partners.
The tie-up will enable VCare and Nourish customers to...
Jeremy Richardson to step down from Four Seasons
Four Seasons Health Care Group chief executive Jeremy Richardson is stepping down from his role and is expected to leave the business in April.
Richardson,...
More clarity on workforce planning needed, committee told
Longer-term planning of the workforce is needed if the social care sector is going to recruit and retain the right people.
Giving evidence to MPs,...
CMA launches inquiry over foster deal
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an inquiry into the completed merger of Core Assets Group and Partnership in Children’s Services (PiCS).
The...
CareTech Foundation planning to develop training programme
The CareTech Foundation plans to develop a training programme to attract graduates into social care.
Modelled on ‘Teach First’ and ‘Police Now’ programmes, ‘Now Care’...
Annual bonus could encourage older people to stay in work, says report
An annual tax-free bonus should be given to all employees over the age of 55 working in shortage occupations and earning less than £50,000...
Eastwood concerned over ‘gruelling role’ of care
Retention levels within the care sector could be impacted if there is another wave of Covid-19 infections as workers may not be prepared to...
Birdie launches networking group for senior leaders in homecare
Birdie has launched a networking group for senior leaders in large-scale homecare agencies.
Its Executive Wing will aim to grow knowledge sharing and collaboration in...
Sunrise Senior Living to pay £2m in compensation
Sunrise Senior Living is to pay more than £2m in compensation to former residents unfairly charged upfront fees, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)...
Community Integrated Care and Inspire to merge
Community Integrated Care (CIC) and Inspire intend to merge, with the transition expected to be complete in August.
Both charities support people with learning disabilities,...